US Bridges

US 69 S over Shoal CR

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 11 T 56 N R 30 W · Structure no. 3892

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
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 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,731 by 2044. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 11 T 56 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.67464, -94.23783
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic2,731 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.