US Bridges

Bu 240 E over KCS RR

Poor

Howard County, Missouri · S 11 T 51 N R 17 W · Structure no. 5794

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
198 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 240 E over KCS RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 240 E over KCS RR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 881 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 240 E
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 11 T 51 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 240
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.23461, -92.7955
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2024)
Projected traffic881 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 240 E over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 240 E over KCS RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 240 E over KCS RR carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bu 240 E over KCS RR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 240 E over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.