Old HWY 71 over Shoal CR
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Missouri · S 15 T 26 N R 32 W · Structure no. 13015
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 387 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 71 over Shoal CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 71 over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2044. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 71 over Shoal CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 71 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 Old HWY 71 over Shoal CR carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 71 over Shoal CR?
The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 71 over Shoal CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.