US Bridges

Rt W S over E Sheep CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 13 T 57 N R 29 W · Structure no. 34057

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over E Sheep CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt W S over E Sheep CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesE Sheep CR
LocationS 13 T 57 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates39.7425, -94.0971
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 W S over E Sheep CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over E 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over E Sheep CR carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over E Sheep CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over E Sheep CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.