US Bridges

Mo 240 E over Chocolate CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 1 T 51 N R 19 W · Structure no. 2335

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 240 E over Chocolate CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 240 E over Chocolate CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 240 E
CrossesChocolate CR
LocationS 1 T 51 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 240
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.22626, -92.93868
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2024)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 240 E over Chocolate CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 240 E over Chocolate CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 240 E over Chocolate CR carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mo 240 E over Chocolate CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 240 E over Chocolate CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.