US Bridges

Mo 17 S over Fk Indian CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 20 T 30 N R 9 W · Structure no. 7472

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,992
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 17 S over Fk Indian CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 17 S over Fk Indian CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 1,992 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,988 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 17 S
CrossesFk Indian CR
LocationS 20 T 30 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 17
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.29231, -91.94891
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,992 (2024)
Projected traffic2,988 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Fk Indian CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 17 S over Fk Indian CR 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 Fk Indian CR carry?

About 1,992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 17 S over Fk Indian CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 17 S over Fk Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.