US Bridges

Is 49 S over Shoal CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 16 T 26 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4153

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
659 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,965
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 49 S over Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Is 49 S over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 31 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 11,965 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,135 by 2044. The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 49 S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 16 T 26 N R 32 W
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.97599, -94.4312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length659 ft (200.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,965 (2024)
Projected traffic22,135 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 49 S over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Is 49 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Is 49 S over Shoal CR carry?

About 11,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Is 49 S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Is 49 S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.