US Bridges

245 TH ST over Br of Grantham CR

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 11 T 64 N R 33 W · Structure no. 12224

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

245 TH ST over Br of Grantham CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 245 TH ST over Br of Grantham CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries245 TH ST
CrossesBr of Grantham CR
LocationS 11 T 64 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.36572, -94.58955
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$407,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 245 TH ST over Br of Grantham CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 245 TH ST over Br of Grantham 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 245 TH ST over Br of Grantham CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 245 TH ST over Br of Grantham CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 245 TH ST over Br of Grantham CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.