US Bridges

US 69 S over Shoal CR

Good

Clay County, Missouri · S 27 T 51 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4344

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 S over Shoal CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10,375 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 27 T 51 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.20768, -94.47985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,375 (2024)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 S over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Shoal CR carry?

About 10,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.