US Bridges

Mo 245 S over Sac Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Dade County, Missouri · S 9 T 31 N R 25 W · Structure no. 6253

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 245 S over Sac Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 245 S over Sac Rvr in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2044. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesMo 245 S
CrossesSac Rvr
LocationS 9 T 31 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 245
Coordinates37.44326, -93.6849
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2024)
Projected traffic805 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 245 S over Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 245 S over Sac Rvr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 245 S over Sac Rvr carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 245 S over Sac Rvr?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 245 S over Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.