US Bridges

5576 over Br of Shaw CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 24 T 39 N R 30 W · Structure no. 25002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5576 over Br of Shaw CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5576 over Br of Shaw CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries5576
CrossesBr of Shaw CR
LocationS 24 T 39 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 596
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.13598, -94.16723
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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating94.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
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 5576 over Br of Shaw CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5576 over Br of Shaw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 5576 over Br of Shaw CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5576 over Br of Shaw CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 5576 over Br of Shaw CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.