US Bridges

Farm RD 2142 over Shoal CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 12 T 23 N R 29 W · Structure no. 28303

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 2142 over Shoal CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farm RD 2142 over Shoal CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 2142
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 12 T 23 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.72889, -94.01288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Farm RD 2142 over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 2142 over Shoal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 2142 over Shoal CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 2142 over Shoal CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 2142 over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.