US 24 W over Fire Prairie CR
FairJackson County, Missouri · S 19 T 50 N R 29 W · Structure no. 4049
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 W over Fire Prairie CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 W over Fire Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 W over Fire Prairie CR built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 W over Fire Prairie CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 W over Fire Prairie CR carry?
About 2,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 24 W over Fire Prairie CR?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 W over Fire Prairie CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.