US Bridges

Shepard Hills Exp over Mna RR

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 36 T 23 N R 22 W · Structure no. 28310

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepard Hills Exp over Mna RR is a steel culvert carrying Shepard Hills Exp over Mna RR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShepard Hills Exp
CrossesMna RR
LocationS 36 T 23 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.65168, -93.26505
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shepard Hills Exp over Mna RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shepard Hills Exp over Mna RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Shepard Hills Exp over Mna RR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shepard Hills Exp over Mna RR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m).

Who owns Shepard Hills Exp over Mna RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.