US Bridges

Shafer RD over Sherrill CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 1 T 33 N R 9 W · Structure no. 24628

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shafer RD over Sherrill CR is a concrete slab carrying Shafer RD over Sherrill CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesShafer RD
CrossesSherrill CR
LocationS 1 T 33 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 521
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.5969, -91.8689
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shafer RD over Sherrill CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shafer RD over Sherrill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shafer RD over Sherrill CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shafer RD over Sherrill CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Shafer RD over Sherrill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.