US Bridges

Mo 171 S over Pleasant CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 10 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 6186

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 171 S over Pleasant CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 171 S over Pleasant CR 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 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 17,033 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,659 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 171 S
CrossesPleasant CR
LocationS 10 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates37.1692, -94.39285
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,033 (2024)
Projected traffic30,659 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 171 S over Pleasant CR 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 Pleasant CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 171 S over Pleasant CR carry?

About 17,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 171 S over Pleasant CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 171 S over Pleasant CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.