US Bridges

Dean RD over Trib of Shoal CR

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 4 T 21 N R 17 W · Structure no. 28346

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean RD over Trib of Shoal CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dean RD over Trib of Shoal CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDean RD
CrossesTrib of Shoal CR
LocationS 4 T 21 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 168
Coordinates36.52487, -92.84431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dean RD over Trib of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean RD over Trib of Shoal CR 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 2025.

How much traffic does Dean RD over Trib of Shoal CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dean RD over Trib of Shoal CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dean RD over Trib of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.