US Bridges

Mo 112 W over Dry Hollow Br

PoorPosted for load

Barry County, Missouri · S 27 T 22 N R 27 W · Structure no. 9134

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 112 W over Dry Hollow Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 112 W over Dry Hollow Br in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,497 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 112 W
CrossesDry Hollow Br
LocationS 27 T 22 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates36.58481, -93.83668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,497 (2024)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 112 W over Dry Hollow Br built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 112 W over Dry Hollow Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 112 W over Dry Hollow Br carry?

About 2,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 112 W over Dry Hollow Br?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 112 W over Dry Hollow Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.