US Bridges

US 24 E over Big Sni-A-Bar CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 22 T 50 N R 28 W · Structure no. 6371

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,949
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Big Sni-A-Bar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Big Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 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 3,949 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,306 by 2044. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesBig Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 22 T 50 N R 28 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.12458, -93.97559
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,949 (2024)
Projected traffic7,306 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Big Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 24 E over Big Sni-A-Bar 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Big Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 3,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Big Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Big Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.