US Bridges

Mo 245 S over Stockton Lk

FairPosted for load

Dade County, Missouri · S 26 T 33 N R 25 W · Structure no. 1767

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,104 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 245 S over Stockton Lk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 245 S over Stockton Lk in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 2,104 ft (641.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 245 S
CrossesStockton Lk
LocationS 26 T 33 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 245
Coordinates37.56969, -93.6542
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length2,104 ft (641.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2024)
Projected traffic525 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 245 S over Stockton Lk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mo 245 S over Stockton Lk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 245 S over Stockton Lk carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 245 S over Stockton Lk?

The structure is 2,104 ft (641.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 245 S over Stockton Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.