US Bridges

W 17th ST over Trib N Fk Spring R

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 30 T 32 N R 30 W · Structure no. 28316

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 17th ST over Trib N Fk Spring R is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying W 17th ST over Trib N Fk Spring R in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW 17th ST
CrossesTrib N Fk Spring R
LocationS 30 T 32 N R 30 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.48836, -94.27702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic525 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 17th ST over Trib N Fk Spring R built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 17th ST over Trib N Fk Spring R 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W 17th ST over Trib N Fk Spring R carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 17th ST over Trib N Fk Spring R?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns W 17th ST over Trib N Fk Spring R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.