US Bridges

FR 17 over Sac River

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 24 W · Structure no. 36573

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR 17 over Sac River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FR 17 over Sac River in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, 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.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFR 17
CrossesSac River
LocationS 6 T 29 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates37.25561, -93.59508
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2023)
Projected traffic228 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 17 over Sac River built?

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

What condition is FR 17 over Sac River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FR 17 over Sac River carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR 17 over Sac River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FR 17 over Sac River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.