US Bridges

County RD 245 over Kimsey CR

PoorPosted for load

Holt County, Missouri · S 34 T 61 N R 38 W · Structure no. 19772

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 245 over Kimsey CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 245 over Kimsey CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 245
CrossesKimsey CR
LocationS 34 T 61 N R 38 W
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyHolt County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.05085, -95.17643
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 245 over Kimsey CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 245 over Kimsey CR 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 County RD 245 over Kimsey CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 245 over Kimsey CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 245 over Kimsey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.