US Bridges

Mo 177 S over E Fk Flora CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 22 T 32 N R 14 E · Structure no. 8916

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 177 S over E Fk Flora CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 177 S over E Fk Flora CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 1,739 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,695 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 177 S
CrossesE Fk Flora CR
LocationS 22 T 32 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 177
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43189, -89.48324
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 E Fk Flora CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 177 S over E Fk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 177 S over E Fk Flora CR carry?

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

How long is Mo 177 S over E Fk Flora CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 177 S over E Fk Flora CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.