US Bridges

Lime Kiln RD over Shoal CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 7 T 25 N R 31 W · Structure no. 22982

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime Kiln RD over Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lime Kiln RD over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLime Kiln RD
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 7 T 25 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 384
Coordinates36.89524, -94.36967
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lime Kiln RD over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lime Kiln RD over 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 Lime Kiln RD over Shoal CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lime Kiln RD over Shoal CR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lime Kiln RD over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.