US Bridges

NE James DR over Shoal CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 23 T 56 N R 28 W · Structure no. 22119

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE James DR over Shoal CR is a steel truss - thru carrying NE James DR over Shoal CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE James DR
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 23 T 56 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.65236, -94.01101
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE James DR over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE James DR over Shoal CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does NE James DR over Shoal CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE James DR over Shoal CR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NE James DR over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.