US Bridges

Old HWY 71 over Ovrfl of Shoal CR

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 15 T 26 N R 32 W · Structure no. 13016

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 71 over Ovrfl of Shoal CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old HWY 71 over Ovrfl of 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 71
CrossesOvrfl of Shoal CR
LocationS 15 T 26 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.96913, -94.4258
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic620 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 71 over Ovrfl of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 71 over Ovrfl of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 71 over Ovrfl of Shoal CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 71 over Ovrfl of Shoal CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 71 over Ovrfl of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.