US Bridges

Mo 86 E over Br of Shoal CR

Poor

Newton County, Missouri · S 27 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 9943

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 86 E over Br of Shoal CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 86 E over Br of 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.

It carries about 8,337 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,674 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 86 E
CrossesBr of Shoal CR
LocationS 27 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 86
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.02797, -94.51533
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,337 (2024)
Projected traffic16,674 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 86 E over Br of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 86 E over Br of 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 Mo 86 E over Br of Shoal CR carry?

About 8,337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 86 E over Br of Shoal CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Mo 86 E over Br of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.