US Bridges

Rt D S over Shoal CR Drain Dtc

Poor

Livingston County, Missouri · S 27 T 56 N R 25 W · Structure no. 6343

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Shoal CR Drain Dtc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over Shoal CR Drain Dtc in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 614 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesShoal CR Drain Dtc
LocationS 27 T 56 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates39.6369, -93.70233
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2024)
Projected traffic768 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over Shoal CR Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Shoal CR Drain Dtc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Shoal CR Drain Dtc carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Shoal CR Drain Dtc?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Shoal CR Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.