US Bridges

Mo 249 S over Cst Newman RD

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31627

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,986
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 249 S over Cst Newman RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 249 S over Cst Newman 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 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 13,986 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,175 by 2044. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMo 249 S
CrossesCst Newman RD
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates37.09763, -94.42601
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,986 (2024)
Projected traffic25,175 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 Cst Newman RD built?

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

What condition is Mo 249 S over Cst Newman RD 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 Cst Newman RD carry?

About 13,986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 249 S over Cst Newman RD?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 249 S over Cst Newman RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.