US Bridges

9606 over Shaw Br

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 7 T 38 N R 29 W · Structure no. 25152

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

9606 over Shaw Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 9606 over Shaw Br in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries9606
CrossesShaw Br
LocationS 7 T 38 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.07712, -94.15513
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
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 9606 over Shaw Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9606 over Shaw Br 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 9606 over Shaw Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 9606 over Shaw Br?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 9606 over Shaw Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.