US Bridges

US 24 E over S Fabius Rvr

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 23 T 59 N R 6 W · Structure no. 1705

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
389 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,354
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over S Fabius Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over S Fabius Rvr in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 57 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 7,354 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,973 by 2044. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesS Fabius Rvr
LocationS 23 T 59 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.90007, -91.52496
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,354 (2024)
Projected traffic13,973 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 S Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 24 E over S Fabius Rvr 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 S Fabius Rvr carry?

About 7,354 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over S Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over S Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.