US Bridges

County Road 241 over Big CR

Good

Carroll County, Missouri · S 8 T 54 N R 23 W · Structure no. 31151

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 241 over Big CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 241 over Big CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 241
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 8 T 54 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 224
Coordinates39.51144, -93.49398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 241 over Big CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 241 over Big CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 241 over Big CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 241 over Big CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 241 over Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.