US Bridges

NW Jewell DR over Sheep CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 1 T 56 N R 29 W · Structure no. 31985

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Jewell DR over Sheep CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW Jewell DR over Sheep CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW Jewell DR
CrossesSheep CR
LocationS 1 T 56 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates39.69899, -94.10787
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Jewell DR over Sheep CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Jewell DR over Sheep CR 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 NW Jewell DR over Sheep CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Jewell DR over Sheep CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NW Jewell DR over Sheep CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.