US Bridges

County RD 125-160 over Shoal CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 31 T 22 N R 17 W · Structure no. 17755

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 125-160 over Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 125-160 over Shoal CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 125-160
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 31 T 22 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 161
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.54248, -92.87266
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 125-160 over Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 125-160 over Shoal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 125-160 over Shoal CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 125-160 over Shoal CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 125-160 over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.