US Bridges

US 24 E over Mo 13

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 35 T 51 N R 27 W · Structure no. 12110

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,901
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Mo 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Mo 13 in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,901 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,367 by 2044. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesMo 13
LocationS 35 T 51 N R 27 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.18272, -93.84761
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,901 (2024)
Projected traffic5,367 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 E over Mo 13 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E over Mo 13 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Mo 13 carry?

About 2,901 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Mo 13?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Mo 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.