US Bridges

175 ST over Big CR

GoodPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 15 T 46 N R 31 W · Structure no. 14778

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175 ST over Big CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 175 ST over Big CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 476 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries175 ST
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 15 T 46 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates38.80129, -94.3449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2024)
Projected traffic762 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 175 ST over Big CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is 175 ST over Big CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 175 ST over Big CR carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 175 ST over Big CR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 175 ST over Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.