US Bridges

US 24 E over Sharpsburg Br

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 8 T 56 N R 7 W · Structure no. 2938

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,075
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over Sharpsburg Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 24 E over Sharpsburg Br in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 5,075 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,643 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesSharpsburg Br
LocationS 8 T 56 N R 7 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.66368, -91.70593
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,075 (2024)
Projected traffic9,643 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Sharpsburg Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 E over Sharpsburg 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 E over Sharpsburg Br carry?

About 5,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 24 E over Sharpsburg Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 24 E over Sharpsburg Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.