US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Br of Dry Bone

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 7 W · Structure no. 5453

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,191
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Br of Dry Bone is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 17 S over Br of Dry Bone in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 2,191 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,287 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesBr of Dry Bone
LocationS 6 T 29 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.23082, -91.75025
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,191 (2024)
Projected traffic3,287 by 2044
Trucks17%
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 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 Br of Dry Bone built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Br of Dry Bone 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over Br of Dry Bone carry?

About 2,191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Br of Dry Bone?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Br of Dry Bone?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.