US Bridges

Rt V E over Shoal CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 3 T 35 N R 2 W · Structure no. 7855

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Shoal CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Shoal CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt V E
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 3 T 35 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates37.78127, -91.13541
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2024)
Projected traffic339 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Rt V E over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V E over Shoal CR carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Shoal CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.