US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Catail CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 14 T 40 N R 14 W · Structure no. 34038

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Catail CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 17 S over Catail CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,805 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,891 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesCatail CR
LocationS 14 T 40 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates38.21772, -92.43994
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,805 (2024)
Projected traffic5,891 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 17 S over Catail CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Catail CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over Catail CR carry?

About 2,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Catail CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Catail CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.