COUNTY RD 248
Carrying COUNTY RD 248 over DOXIES CR
S 27 T 52 N R 17 W, Howard, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RD 248
The COUNTY RD 248 bridge in Howard, Missouri carries COUNTY RD 248 over DOXIES CR. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY RD 248 compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1987
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 37.5 m (123 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 70 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18955
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY RD 248 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COUNTY RD 248 against other structures in Howard and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY RD 248?
COUNTY RD 248 in Howard, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY RD 248 inspected?
COUNTY RD 248's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 70 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RD 248 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY RD 248?
COUNTY RD 248 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RD 248?
COUNTY RD 248 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY RD 248 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY RD 248 was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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