US Bridges

Mo 177 S over Big Flora CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 35 T 32 N R 14 E · Structure no. 3978

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 177 S over Big Flora CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 177 S over Big Flora CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,739 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,695 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 177 S
CrossesBig Flora CR
LocationS 35 T 32 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 177
Coordinates37.40253, -89.46478
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,739 (2024)
Projected traffic2,695 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Big Flora CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 177 S over Big Flora 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 Big Flora CR carry?

About 1,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mo 177 S over Big Flora CR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 177 S over Big Flora CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.