US Bridges

Mo 177 S over Indian CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 8 T 32 N R 14 E · Structure no. 550

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,928
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 177 S over Indian CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 177 S over Indian CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,928 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,988 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMo 177 S
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 8 T 32 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 177
Coordinates37.47269, -89.51359
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,928 (2024)
Projected traffic2,988 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

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 1,928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 177 S over Indian CR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 177 S over Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.