US Bridges

Mo 95 S over Shelby Br

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 13 W · Structure no. 7746

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 95 S over Shelby Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 95 S over Shelby Br in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 95 S
CrossesShelby Br
LocationS 26 T 32 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.45099, -92.33446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2024)
Projected traffic304 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 95 S over Shelby Br built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 95 S over Shelby Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 95 S over Shelby Br carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 95 S over Shelby Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 95 S over Shelby Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.