US Bridges

Rt Ff S over Shoal CR

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 32 T 66 N R 16 W · Structure no. 8041

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff S over Shoal CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ff S over Shoal CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt Ff S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 32 T 66 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
Coordinates40.47145, -92.72551
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2024)
Projected traffic93 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$939,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ff S over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt Ff S 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ff S over Shoal CR carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.