US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Spring Valley CR

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 25 T 29 N R 7 W · Structure no. 4287

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Spring Valley CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 17 S over Spring Valley CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,147 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,221 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesSpring Valley CR
LocationS 25 T 29 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates37.1644, -91.65542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,147 (2024)
Projected traffic6,221 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 17 S over Spring Valley CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Spring Valley CR 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 Spring Valley CR carry?

About 4,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Spring Valley CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Spring Valley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.