US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Gunters CR

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 6 T 24 N R 7 W · Structure no. 35789

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Gunters CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 17 S over Gunters CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesGunters CR
LocationS 6 T 24 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates36.78496, -91.775
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 17 S over Gunters CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Gunters CR 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 December 2024.

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

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Gunters CR?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Gunters CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.