US Bridges

Glenn RD over Shaver CR

PoorPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 15 T 46 N R 20 W · Structure no. 17891

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenn RD over Shaver CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Glenn RD over Shaver CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGlenn RD
CrossesShaver CR
LocationS 15 T 46 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 166
Coordinates38.76432, -93.1013
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenn RD over Shaver CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenn RD over Shaver 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 Glenn RD over Shaver CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glenn RD over Shaver CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Glenn RD over Shaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.