US Bridges

Coyote DR over Shoal CR

Poor

Newton County, Missouri · S 29 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 12453

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coyote DR over Shoal CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coyote DR over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2044. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoyote DR
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 29 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates37.03534, -94.55768
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coyote DR over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coyote DR over Shoal CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Coyote DR over Shoal CR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coyote DR over Shoal CR?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Coyote DR over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.