US Bridges

Rt a S over Shoal CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 35 T 57 N R 26 W · Structure no. 1484

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Shoal CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a S over Shoal CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 59 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 35 T 57 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.69914, -93.79586
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2024)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt a S over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rt a 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a S over Shoal CR carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.