US Bridges

Or 171 N over Bens Br

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 16 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2915

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 171 N over Bens Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 171 N over Bens Br 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 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 171 N
CrossesBens Br
LocationS 16 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates37.1499, -94.42902
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2024)
Projected traffic1,169 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Or 171 N over Bens Br built?

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

What condition is Or 171 N over Bens Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Or 171 N over Bens Br carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 171 N over Bens Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Or 171 N over Bens Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.