US Bridges

240 TH ST over Br of Mid Fk Grand

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 5 T 64 N R 31 W · Structure no. 14254

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240 TH ST over Br of Mid Fk Grand is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 240 TH ST over Br of Mid Fk Grand in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries240 TH ST
CrossesBr of Mid Fk Grand
LocationS 5 T 64 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.37266, -94.41205
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240 TH ST over Br of Mid Fk Grand built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 240 TH ST over Br of Mid Fk Grand 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 2023.

How much traffic does 240 TH ST over Br of Mid Fk Grand carry?

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

How long is 240 TH ST over Br of Mid Fk Grand?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 240 TH ST over Br of Mid Fk Grand?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.