US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Rabbit Head CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 25 T 39 N R 13 W · Structure no. 5639

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Rabbit Head CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 17 S over Rabbit Head CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,188 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,595 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesRabbit Head CR
LocationS 25 T 39 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 17
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.09247, -92.30261
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,188 (2024)
Projected traffic4,595 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 17 S over Rabbit Head CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Rabbit Head 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over Rabbit Head CR carry?

About 2,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Rabbit Head CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 17 S over Rabbit Head CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.