US Bridges

117th RD over Br of Medicine CR

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 26 T 67 N R 22 W · Structure no. 12163

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

117th RD over Br of Medicine CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 117th RD over Br of Medicine CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries117th RD
CrossesBr of Medicine CR
LocationS 26 T 67 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.57604, -93.34131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 117th RD over Br of Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is 117th RD over Br of Medicine 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 2025.

How much traffic does 117th RD over Br of Medicine CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 117th RD over Br of Medicine CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 117th RD over Br of Medicine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.