US Bridges

Mo 246 E over Platte Rvr

Good

Worth County, Missouri · S 14 T 66 N R 33 W · Structure no. 35392

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 246 E over Platte Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 246 E over Platte Rvr in Worth County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 657 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 246 E
CrossesPlatte Rvr
LocationS 14 T 66 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 246
CountyWorth County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.5177, -94.59844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2024)
Projected traffic854 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 246 E over Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 246 E over Platte Rvr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 246 E over Platte Rvr carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 246 E over Platte Rvr?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 246 E over Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.