US Bridges

Shepard Hills Exp over Roark CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 36 T 23 N R 22 W · Structure no. 28342

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
617 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shepard Hills Exp over Roark CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shepard Hills Exp over Roark CR 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2043. The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesShepard Hills Exp
CrossesRoark CR
LocationS 36 T 23 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.65256, -93.26399
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length617 ft (188.1 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shepard Hills Exp over Roark CR built?

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

What condition is Shepard Hills Exp over Roark 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 2023.

How much traffic does Shepard Hills Exp over Roark CR carry?

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

How long is Shepard Hills Exp over Roark CR?

The structure is 617 ft (188.1 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Shepard Hills Exp over Roark CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.