US Bridges

County RD 248 over Doxies CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 27 T 52 N R 17 W · Structure no. 18955

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 248 over Doxies CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 248 over Doxies CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 248
CrossesDoxies CR
LocationS 27 T 52 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates39.27486, -92.81094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 County RD 248 over Doxies CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County RD 248 over Doxies CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 248 over Doxies CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 248 over Doxies CR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 248 over Doxies CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.