US Bridges

Rt W S over Shoal CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 37 T 26 N R 30 W · Structure no. 6219

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Shoal CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 76 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 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 37 T 26 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates36.93939, -94.19116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2024)
Projected traffic366 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt W 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 Rt W S over Shoal CR carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.