US Bridges

Rt W E over Shoal CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 36 T 24 N R 29 W · Structure no. 9583

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,749
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Shoal CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt W E over Shoal CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 1,749 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 36 T 24 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.75997, -94.01388
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,749 (2024)
Projected traffic2,886 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W E over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W E 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 Rt W E over Shoal CR carry?

About 1,749 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Shoal CR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.