US Bridges

Rt W S over Pike CR

Fair

Shannon County, Missouri · S 26 T 27 N R 3 W · Structure no. 8505

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Pike CR is a concrete slab carrying Rt W S over Pike CR in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, 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 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W S
CrossesPike CR
LocationS 26 T 27 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyShannon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.98488, -91.25626
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2024)
Projected traffic132 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$335,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Pike CR built?

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

What condition is Rt W S over Pike 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Pike CR carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Pike CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Pike CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.