US Bridges

Shores Parkway over Drain Dtch

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 18 T 29 N R 19 W · Structure no. 34473

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shores Parkway over Drain Dtch is a concrete culvert carrying Shores Parkway over Drain Dtch in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShores Parkway
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 18 T 29 N R 19 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.12634, -93.04983
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic248 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Shores Parkway over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shores Parkway over Drain Dtch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Shores Parkway over Drain Dtch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Shores Parkway over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shores Parkway over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.