Mo 48 E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr
PoorGentry County, Missouri · S 25 T 61 N R 33 W · Structure no. 5240
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 766
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 48 E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 48 E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 766 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 48 E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Mo 48 E over 3rd Fk Platte 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 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 48 E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr carry?
About 766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Mo 48 E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 48 E over 3rd Fk Platte Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.