US Bridges

245 ST over Camp CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 33 T 45 N R 30 W · Structure no. 23148

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245 ST over Camp CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 245 ST over Camp CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries245 ST
CrossesCamp CR
LocationS 33 T 45 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 392
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.67018, -94.25441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2024)
Projected traffic264 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 245 ST over Camp CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 245 ST over Camp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 245 ST over Camp CR carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 245 ST over Camp CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 245 ST over Camp CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.