US Bridges

Rt D S over Shoal CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 2 T 56 N R 29 W · Structure no. 7678

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Shoal CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt D S over Shoal CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 2 T 56 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.68606, -94.13118
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Shoal CR carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.