US Bridges

County RD 248 over Buffalo CR

Good

Pike County, Missouri · S 33 T 54 N R 1 W · Structure no. 14210

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 248 over Buffalo CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 248 over Buffalo CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 248
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 33 T 54 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.41046, -91.02326
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 248 over Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 248 over Buffalo CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 248 over Buffalo CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 248 over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 248 over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.