US Bridges

US 24 W over S Fabius Rvr

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 23 T 59 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3150

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
388 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 W over S Fabius Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 W over S Fabius Rvr in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,655 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,545 by 2044. The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 W
CrossesS Fabius Rvr
LocationS 23 T 59 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.90007, -91.52528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,655 (2024)
Projected traffic14,545 by 2044
Trucks28%
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 W over S Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 W over S Fabius Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 W over S Fabius Rvr carry?

About 7,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 24 W over S Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 388 ft (118.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 W over S Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.