US Bridges

Mo 171 N over Mna RR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 17 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2913

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,948
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 171 N over Mna RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 171 N over Mna RR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8,948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,869 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 171 N
CrossesMna RR
LocationS 17 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates37.14183, -94.45397
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,948 (2024)
Projected traffic13,869 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 171 N over Mna RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 171 N over Mna RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 171 N over Mna RR carry?

About 8,948 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 171 N over Mna RR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 171 N over Mna RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.