Mo 248 E over James Rvr
FairStone County, Missouri · S 6 T 24 N R 23 W · Structure no. 3173
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 803 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,142
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 248 E over James Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 248 E over James Rvr in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,142 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,627 by 2044. The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 248 E over James Rvr built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 248 E over James Rvr 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 248 E over James Rvr carry?
About 1,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mo 248 E over James Rvr?
The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 248 E over James Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.