Lp 49 S over Shoal CR
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Missouri · S 6 T 26 N R 32 W · Structure no. 5934
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 539 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,820
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lp 49 S over Shoal CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 49 S over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,917 by 2044. The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lp 49 S over Shoal CR built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lp 49 S 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Lp 49 S over Shoal CR carry?
About 4,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Lp 49 S over Shoal CR?
The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Lp 49 S over Shoal CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.