US Bridges

NE Hulser RD over Shoal CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 19 T 56 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21808

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Hulser RD over Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Hulser RD over Shoal CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNE Hulser RD
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 19 T 56 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 324
Coordinates39.64319, -93.97308
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 NE Hulser RD over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Hulser RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does NE Hulser RD over Shoal CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Hulser RD over Shoal CR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NE Hulser RD over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.