Old HWY 17 over Creek
FairPosted for loadTexas County, Missouri · S 8 T 30 N R 9 W · Structure no. 18900
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 17 over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 17 over Creek in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 17 over Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 17 over Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 17 over Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 17 over Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 17 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.