US Bridges

US 24 E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr

Good

Monroe County, Missouri · S 10 T 54 N R 10 W · Structure no. 1390

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 58 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 1,309 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,487 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesMid Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 10 T 54 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.48342, -92.01396
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,309 (2024)
Projected traffic2,487 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mid Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 24 E over Mid Fk Salt 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr carry?

About 1,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over Mid Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.