US Bridges

Mo 240 E over Shockley CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 2 T 51 N R 19 W · Structure no. 4740

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 240 E over Shockley CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 240 E over Shockley CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older 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 5 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,828 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 240 E
CrossesShockley CR
LocationS 2 T 51 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 240
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.22716, -92.95606
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,406 (2024)
Projected traffic1,828 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 240 E over Shockley CR built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 240 E over Shockley CR 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 Mo 240 E over Shockley CR carry?

About 1,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 240 E over Shockley CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 240 E over Shockley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.