US Bridges

Mo 174 E over Goose CR

Poor

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 25 W · Structure no. 5183

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,054
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 174 E over Goose CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 174 E over Goose CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 96 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 3,054 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,428 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 174 E
CrossesGoose CR
LocationS 22 T 28 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates37.12048, -93.64538
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,054 (2024)
Projected traffic4,428 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 174 E over Goose CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is Mo 174 E over Goose CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 174 E over Goose CR carry?

About 3,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 174 E over Goose CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 174 E over Goose CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.