US Bridges

Mo 249 S over Mo & Ar RR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 20 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31413

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,753
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 249 S over Mo & Ar RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 249 S over Mo & Ar RR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8,753 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,755 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 249 S
CrossesMo & Ar RR
LocationS 20 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates37.13808, -94.44153
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,753 (2024)
Projected traffic15,755 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 249 S over Mo & Ar RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 249 S over Mo & Ar RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 249 S over Mo & Ar RR carry?

About 8,753 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 249 S over Mo & Ar RR?

The structure is 257 ft (78.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 249 S over Mo & Ar RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.