US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Little CR

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 12 T 25 N R 8 W · Structure no. 1011

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Little CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 17 S over Little CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 62 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 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,622 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesLittle CR
LocationS 12 T 25 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates36.85983, -91.78608
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2024)
Projected traffic1,622 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 17 S over Little CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over Little CR carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Little CR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Little CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.