FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MO 177 S

Carrying MO 177 S over CAPE CR

S 20 T 31 N R 14 E, Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
63 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MO 177 S

The MO 177 S bridge in Cape Girardeau, Missouri carries MO 177 S over CAPE CR. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,098 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MO 177 S compares

▲ 29.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Missouri bridges
374
Bridges in Cape Girardeau · 16 in Poor condition
MO 177 S 63.0 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
63.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,098 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1197

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MO 177 S is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MO 177 S against other structures in Cape Girardeau and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MO 177 S?

MO 177 S in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MO 177 S inspected?

MO 177 S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,098 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MO 177 S is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MO 177 S?

MO 177 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MO 177 S?

MO 177 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MO 177 S and does age affect safety?

MO 177 S was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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