117th ST over Smith Br
PoorClosed to trafficDaviess County, Missouri · S 32 T 59 N R 29 W · Structure no. 20464
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
117th ST over Smith Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 117th ST over Smith Br in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 110 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 117th ST over Smith Br built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is 117th ST over Smith Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does 117th ST over Smith Br carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 117th ST over Smith Br?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns 117th ST over Smith Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.