Mo 248 E over Flat CR
PoorPosted for loadBarry County, Missouri · S 19 T 24 N R 25 W · Structure no. 5371
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 361 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,443
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 248 E over Flat CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Mo 248 E over Flat CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,443 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,381 by 2044. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 248 E over Flat CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 248 E over Flat CR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 248 E over Flat CR carry?
About 1,443 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mo 248 E over Flat CR?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 248 E over Flat CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.