US Bridges

Shafer RD over Sherrill CR

GoodPosted for load

Texas County, Missouri · S 24 T 33 N R 9 W · Structure no. 24635

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shafer RD over Sherrill CR is a concrete continuous 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesShafer RD
CrossesSherrill CR
LocationS 24 T 33 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 521
Coordinates37.5532, -91.8789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$249,000 (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 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Shafer RD over Sherrill CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shafer RD over Sherrill CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 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.