US Bridges

E 245 ST over E Fk Big CR

Good

Harrison County, Missouri · S 7 T 64 N R 27 W · Structure no. 31250

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 245 ST over E Fk Big CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 245 ST over E Fk Big CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesE 245 ST
CrossesE Fk Big CR
LocationS 7 T 64 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 296
Coordinates40.35959, -93.97497
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 E 245 ST over E Fk Big CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 245 ST over E Fk Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does E 245 ST over E Fk Big CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 245 ST over E Fk Big CR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns E 245 ST over E Fk Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.