US Bridges

Rt E S over Shoal CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 30 T 26 N R 30 W · Structure no. 2792

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
856 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Shoal CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E S over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,523 by 2044. The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt E S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 30 T 26 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates36.93849, -94.25605
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length856 ft (260.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2024)
Projected traffic2,523 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt E S over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Rt E S 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Shoal CR carry?

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.