US Bridges

Mo 174 E over Pickerel CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 24 W · Structure no. 5489

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,671
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 174 E over Pickerel CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 174 E over Pickerel CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 95 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 3,671 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,874 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 174 E
CrossesPickerel CR
LocationS 22 T 28 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 174
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.11968, -93.55028
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,671 (2024)
Projected traffic5,874 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 174 E over Pickerel CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Mo 174 E over Pickerel 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mo 174 E over Pickerel CR carry?

About 3,671 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mo 174 E over Pickerel CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 174 E over Pickerel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.