US Bridges

Barry RD over Big Shoal CR

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Missouri · S 12 T 51 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25344

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,810
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barry RD over Big Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barry RD over Big Shoal CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,810 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,896 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBarry RD
CrossesBig Shoal CR
LocationS 12 T 51 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.24808, -94.55381
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,810 (2024)
Projected traffic10,896 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Barry RD over Big Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barry 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 Barry RD over Big Shoal CR carry?

About 6,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Barry RD over Big Shoal CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Barry RD over Big Shoal CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.