US Bridges

Mo 177 S over Indian CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 10 T 32 N R 13 E · Structure no. 3556

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,204
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 177 S over Indian CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 177 S over Indian CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 3,204 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,966 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 177 S
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 10 T 32 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 177
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.46169, -89.59335
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,204 (2024)
Projected traffic4,966 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 177 S over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 177 S over Indian CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 177 S over Indian CR carry?

About 3,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 177 S over Indian CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 177 S over Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.