US Bridges

US 60 E over Shoal CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 5 T 25 N R 29 W · Structure no. 3985

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
584 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,442
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 33 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 3,442 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,368 by 2044. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 5 T 25 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.91892, -94.13765
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,442 (2024)
Projected traffic6,368 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 60 E over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 60 E 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 US 60 E over Shoal CR carry?

About 3,442 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Shoal CR?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.