US Bridges

17th ST over Bucks Br

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 10 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13308

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
488 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th ST over Bucks Br is a concrete culvert carrying 17th ST over Bucks Br in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2044. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries17th ST
CrossesBucks Br
LocationS 10 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26786, -94.03373
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length488 ft (148.7 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 traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 17th ST over Bucks Br built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 17th ST over Bucks Br 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 17th ST over Bucks Br carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 17th ST over Bucks Br?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 17th ST over Bucks Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.