US Bridges

Mo 248 E over Railey CR

Good

Stone County, Missouri · S 7 T 24 N R 23 W · Structure no. 36035

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 248 E over Railey CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 248 E over Railey CR in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,047 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 248 E
CrossesRailey CR
LocationS 7 T 24 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 248
Coordinates36.79609, -93.46309
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2024)
Projected traffic2,047 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 248 E over Railey CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 248 E over Railey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 248 E over Railey CR carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 248 E over Railey CR?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 248 E over Railey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.