Old Hwy 71 over Shoal CR
Newton County, Missouri · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old Hwy 71 over Shoal CR in Newton County, Missouri, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 3 (serious condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 19 of the 303 inventoried bridges in Newton County rated poor (6.3%); 19 (6.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (poor), but component ratings moved: deck 4 to 3, superstructure 4 to 3, substructure 4 to 3.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 3 | Serious condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 3 | Serious condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 3 | Serious condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 387 ft |
| Location | S 15 T 26 N R 32 W |
| NBI structure number | 13015 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Newton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 44 E over Lp 49 | 2013 | 43,131 | Fair |
| Is 49 S over Br of Cedar CR | 1995 | 25,800 | Fair |
| Is 44 W over Mo 43 Mo 86 | 1956 | 25,403 | Poor |
| Is 49 S over Shoal CR Drain Are | 1993 | 23,003 | Fair |
| Is 44 W over Cpkc RR | 1960 | 21,697 | Fair |
| Is 44 W over Cst Castle Dr Cst Glend | 1956 | 19,462 | Fair |
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