US Bridges

Farm RD 2170 over Houseman Hollow

Good

Barry County, Missouri · S 22 T 23 N R 29 W · Structure no. 33081

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 2170 over Houseman Hollow is a concrete slab carrying Farm RD 2170 over Houseman Hollow in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 2170
CrossesHouseman Hollow
LocationS 22 T 23 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.69126, -94.05528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Farm RD 2170 over Houseman Hollow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 2170 over Houseman Hollow 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 Farm RD 2170 over Houseman Hollow carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 2170 over Houseman Hollow?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 2170 over Houseman Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.