Mo 59 S over Shoal CR
FairNewton County, Missouri · S 33 T 26 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3258
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 736 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 59 S over Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 59 S over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,720 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2044. The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 59 S over Shoal CR built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 59 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 59 S over Shoal CR carry?
About 6,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Mo 59 S over Shoal CR?
The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 59 S over Shoal CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.