US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Is 44

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 5 T 35 N R 12 W · Structure no. 6500

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 17 S over Is 44 in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 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 7,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,608 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 5 T 35 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.78461, -92.26843
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,255 (2024)
Projected traffic11,608 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 17 S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Is 44 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over Is 44 carry?

About 7,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Is 44?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.