US Bridges

Mo 171 S over Mna RR

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 17 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 6181

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,767
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 171 S over Mna RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 171 S over Mna RR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 76 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,767 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,139 by 2044. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMo 171 S
CrossesMna RR
LocationS 17 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates37.14159, -94.45372
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,767 (2024)
Projected traffic15,139 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 171 S over Mna RR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Mo 171 S over Mna RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 9,767 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 171 S over Mna RR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 171 S over Mna RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.