US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Big Creek

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 8 W · Structure no. 36386

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,486
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 17 S over Big Creek in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesBig Creek
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates37.24895, -91.81359
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2024)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Big Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over Big Creek carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Big Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.