US Bridges

US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 20 T 50 N R 30 W · Structure no. 5535

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 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 8,128 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,973 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesFire Prairie CR
LocationS 20 T 50 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13936, -94.25265
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,128 (2024)
Projected traffic10,973 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is US 24 E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR carry?

About 8,128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 24 E over Fire Prairie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.