US Bridges

US 24 W over Lazy Br

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 1 T 58 N R 6 W · Structure no. 5483

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,009
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 W over Lazy Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 24 W over Lazy Br in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 94 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 15,009 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,517 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 W
CrossesLazy Br
LocationS 1 T 58 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.8476, -91.52498
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
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,009 (2024)
Projected traffic28,517 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Lazy Br built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 24 W over Lazy Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 W over Lazy Br carry?

About 15,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 24 W over Lazy Br?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 24 W over Lazy Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.