US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Roubidoux CR

Poor

Texas County, Missouri · S 3 T 33 N R 12 W · Structure no. 6451

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
632
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Roubidoux CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 17 S over Roubidoux CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 632 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2044. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesRoubidoux CR
LocationS 3 T 33 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates37.60096, -92.23417
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic632 (2024)
Projected traffic948 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 17 S over Roubidoux CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Roubidoux CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 17 S over Roubidoux CR carry?

About 632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Roubidoux CR?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Roubidoux CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.