US Bridges

Mo 224 E over CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 24 T 50 N R 29 W · Structure no. 4859

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 224 E over CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 224 E over CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 683 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 224 E
CrossesCR
LocationS 24 T 50 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 224
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.13275, -94.05491
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating104.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic683 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 224 E over CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 224 E over 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 Mo 224 E over CR carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 224 E over CR?

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

Who owns Mo 224 E over CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.