US Bridges

Aspen RD over Br of Shoal CR

GoodPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 26 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 15867

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen RD over Br of Shoal CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Aspen RD over Br of Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAspen RD
CrossesBr of Shoal CR
LocationS 26 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates37.03957, -94.39326
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic93 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Aspen RD over Br of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen RD over Br of Shoal CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Aspen RD over Br of Shoal CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aspen RD over Br of Shoal CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Aspen RD over Br of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.