US Bridges

Rt B E over Shaw Branch

Good

Bates County, Missouri · S 6 T 38 N R 29 W · Structure no. 36029

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Shaw Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Rt B E over Shaw Branch in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesShaw Branch
LocationS 6 T 38 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.09148, -94.15132
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2024)
Projected traffic482 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Shaw Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Shaw Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Shaw Branch carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Shaw Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Shaw Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.