US Bridges

Mo 248 E over US 65

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 29 T 23 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2634

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,414
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 248 E over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 248 E over US 65 in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 52 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 22,414 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,673 by 2044. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 248 E
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 29 T 23 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 248
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.65726, -93.22195
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,414 (2024)
Projected traffic52,673 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 248 E over US 65 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mo 248 E over US 65 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 248 E over US 65 carry?

About 22,414 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 248 E over US 65?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 248 E over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.