US Bridges

Spry RD over Short School Hollo

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Missouri · S 6 T 39 N R 20 W · Structure no. 21612

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spry RD over Short School Hollo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spry RD over Short School Hollo in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSpry RD
CrossesShort School Hollo
LocationS 6 T 39 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.15328, -93.15989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spry RD over Short School Hollo built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spry RD over Short School Hollo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Spry RD over Short School Hollo carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spry RD over Short School Hollo?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Spry RD over Short School Hollo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.