US Bridges

Mo 168 E over Hale Br

Fair

Shelby County, Missouri · S 21 T 58 N R 10 W · Structure no. 5708

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 168 E over Hale Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 168 E over Hale Br in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 168 E
CrossesHale Br
LocationS 21 T 58 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 168
CountyShelby County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.80517, -92.02377
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2024)
Projected traffic661 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 168 E over Hale Br built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 168 E over Hale 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 168 E over Hale Br carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 168 E over Hale Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 168 E over Hale Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.