US Bridges

Old HWY E over Shoal CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Newton County, Missouri · S 25 T 26 N R 31 W · Structure no. 25245

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY E over Shoal CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old HWY E over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld HWY E
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 25 T 26 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 713
Coordinates36.94529, -94.26538
Functional classRural Local

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
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY E over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY E 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY E over Shoal CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY E over Shoal CR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY E over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.