US Bridges

County RD 245 over Murphy CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 18 T 30 N R 32 W · Structure no. 12856

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 245 over Murphy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 245 over Murphy CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 245
CrossesMurphy CR
LocationS 18 T 30 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.34727, -94.493
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic53 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 245 over Murphy CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 245 over Murphy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 245 over Murphy CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 245 over Murphy CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 245 over Murphy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.