US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Shoal CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 10 T 24 N R 29 W · Structure no. 9493

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Shoal CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 97 S over Shoal CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,713 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 10 T 24 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.81943, -94.04952
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic3,713 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 97 S over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Shoal CR carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.