US Bridges

Rt M E over Shankton Br

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 12 T 66 N R 22 W · Structure no. 33183

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Shankton Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt M E over Shankton Br in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesShankton Br
LocationS 12 T 66 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates40.54142, -93.33565
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic81 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 M E over Shankton Br built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Shankton 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Shankton Br carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Shankton Br?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Shankton Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.