US Bridges

Pleasant Vally RD over Big Shoal CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 20 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25331

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,822
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Vally RD over Big Shoal CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pleasant Vally RD over Big Shoal CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,822 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,115 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPleasant Vally RD
CrossesBig Shoal CR
LocationS 20 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.21407, -94.51565
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,822 (2024)
Projected traffic6,115 by 2044
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Vally RD over Big Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Vally RD over Big Shoal CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Vally RD over Big Shoal CR carry?

About 3,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Vally RD over Big Shoal CR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Vally RD over Big Shoal CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.