US Bridges

Shafer RD over Spring CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 25 T 33 N R 9 W · Structure no. 24637

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

About this bridge

Shafer RD over Spring CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shafer RD over Spring 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesShafer RD
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 25 T 33 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 521
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.5313, -91.87167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shafer RD over Spring CR built?

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

What condition is Shafer RD over Spring 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 Spring CR carry?

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

How long is Shafer RD over Spring CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Shafer RD over Spring CR?

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