US Bridges

Mo 245 S over Carlock Br

Good

Dade County, Missouri · S 17 T 31 N R 25 W · Structure no. 33391

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 245 S over Carlock Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 245 S over Carlock Br in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesMo 245 S
CrossesCarlock Br
LocationS 17 T 31 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 245
Coordinates37.42104, -93.69908
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2024)
Projected traffic755 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 245 S over Carlock Br built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 245 S over Carlock Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 245 S over Carlock Br carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 245 S over Carlock Br?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 245 S over Carlock Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.