US Bridges

Shafer RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 9 T 49 N R 1 W · Structure no. 18757

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shafer RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shafer RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShafer RD
CrossesTrib of Cuivre Rvr
LocationS 9 T 49 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 198
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02992, -91.02283
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Shafer RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shafer RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr 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 Shafer RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shafer RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shafer RD over Trib of Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.