US Bridges

US 24 E over E Fk Salt Rvr

Poor

Randolph County, Missouri · S 14 T 54 N R 13 W · Structure no. 6077

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 E over E Fk Salt Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying US 24 E over E Fk Salt Rvr in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 78 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 3,123 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,465 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 24 E
CrossesE Fk Salt Rvr
LocationS 14 T 54 N R 13 W
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates39.46911, -92.33525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,123 (2024)
Projected traffic5,465 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 E over E Fk Salt Rvr built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 24 E over E Fk Salt Rvr 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 December 2024.

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

About 3,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 E over E Fk Salt Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.