US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Big Piney Rvr

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 2 T 30 N R 10 W · Structure no. 3644

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,523
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Big Piney Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 17 S over Big Piney Rvr in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,523 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,785 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesBig Piney Rvr
LocationS 2 T 30 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates37.32652, -92.00317
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,523 (2024)
Projected traffic3,785 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Big Piney Rvr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Big Piney Rvr 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 Mo 17 S over Big Piney Rvr carry?

About 2,523 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Big Piney Rvr?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Big Piney Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.