US Bridges

Maple Trail over Shoal CR

Poor

Putnam County, Missouri · S 35 T 67 N R 18 W · Structure no. 17436

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Trail over Shoal CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Trail over Shoal CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMaple Trail
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 35 T 67 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 152
Coordinates40.56901, -92.89833
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Trail over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Maple Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Trail over Shoal CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Maple Trail over Shoal CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Trail over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.