US Bridges

Mo 171 S over Center Creek

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 9 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 35424

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
526 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,944
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 171 S over Center Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 171 S over Center Creek in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,944 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,063 by 2044. The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMo 171 S
CrossesCenter Creek
LocationS 9 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates37.16689, -94.53504
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length526 ft (160.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,944 (2024)
Projected traffic20,063 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 171 S over Center Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 171 S over Center Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 171 S over Center Creek carry?

About 12,944 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 171 S over Center Creek?

The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 171 S over Center Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.