US Bridges

US 24 E over Tabo CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 26 T 51 N R 26 W · Structure no. 2456

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Tabo CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Tabo CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,834 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesTabo CR
LocationS 26 T 51 N R 26 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.18999, -93.73697
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2024)
Projected traffic2,834 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Tabo CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E over Tabo 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Tabo CR carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Tabo CR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Tabo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.