US Bridges

Possum Hollow DR S over Mo 5

Good

Camden County, Missouri · S 23 T 38 N R 17 W · Structure no. 31140

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
356 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,638
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Hollow DR S over Mo 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Possum Hollow DR S over Mo 5 in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,638 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,276 by 2044. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPossum Hollow DR S
CrossesMo 5
LocationS 23 T 38 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.0244, -92.75941
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,638 (2024)
Projected traffic9,276 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Possum Hollow DR S over Mo 5 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Hollow DR S over Mo 5 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 Possum Hollow DR S over Mo 5 carry?

About 4,638 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Possum Hollow DR S over Mo 5?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Hollow DR S over Mo 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.