US Bridges

Rt D E over Shuff Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 30 T 24 N R 30 W · Structure no. 8968

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Shuff Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Shuff Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D E
CrossesShuff Br
LocationS 30 T 24 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.77443, -94.21183
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2024)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt D E over Shuff Br built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Shuff Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Shuff Br carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Shuff Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Shuff Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.