US Bridges

Mo 249 S over Crd E Fountain RD

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 20 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31596

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,319
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 249 S over Crd E Fountain RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 249 S over Crd E Fountain RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,319 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,974 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 249 S
CrossesCrd E Fountain RD
LocationS 20 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates37.12678, -94.44175
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,319 (2024)
Projected traffic23,974 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Crd E Fountain RD built?

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

What condition is Mo 249 S over Crd E Fountain RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 249 S over Crd E Fountain RD carry?

About 13,319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 249 S over Crd E Fountain RD?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 249 S over Crd E Fountain RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.