245th ST over Branch
GoodPutnam County, Missouri · S 1 T 64 N R 17 W · Structure no. 21324
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
245th ST over Branch is a concrete slab carrying 245th ST over Branch in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 245th ST over Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 245th ST over Branch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 245th ST over Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 245th ST over Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 245th ST over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.