US Bridges

NE Bacon RD over Br of Shoal CR

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 8 T 56 N R 30 W · Structure no. 14941

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Bacon RD over Br of Shoal CR is a concrete culvert carrying NE Bacon RD over Br of Shoal CR in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE Bacon RD
CrossesBr of Shoal CR
LocationS 8 T 56 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates39.67656, -94.2802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NE Bacon RD over Br of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Bacon RD over Br of 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NE Bacon RD over Br of Shoal CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Bacon RD over Br of Shoal CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns NE Bacon RD over Br of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.