US Bridges

Rt C S over US 24

Poor

Randolph County, Missouri · S 1 T 53 N R 15 W · Structure no. 2705

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over US 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over US 24 in Randolph 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,488 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesUS 24
LocationS 1 T 53 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyRandolph County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.42291, -92.53824
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,488 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C S over US 24 built?

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

What condition is Rt C S over US 24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt C S over US 24 carry?

About 1,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over US 24?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over US 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.