US Bridges

Mo 95 S over Shelby Br

Good

Wright County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 13 W · Structure no. 7747

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 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 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 95 S
CrossesShelby Br
LocationS 26 T 32 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates37.45035, -92.33509
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 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 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 95 S over Shelby Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.