US Bridges

NE Whippoorwill DR over Br of Shoal CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 9 T 56 N R 26 W · Structure no. 35318

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Whippoorwill DR over Br of Shoal CR is a steel culvert carrying NE Whippoorwill DR over Br of Shoal CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE Whippoorwill DR
CrossesBr of Shoal CR
LocationS 9 T 56 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates39.67324, -93.81624
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NE Whippoorwill DR over Br of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Whippoorwill DR over Br of Shoal 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 2023.

How much traffic does NE Whippoorwill DR over Br of Shoal CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Whippoorwill DR over Br of Shoal CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns NE Whippoorwill DR over Br of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.