US Bridges

Mo 103 S over Leach Hollow

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 36 T 27 N R 1 W · Structure no. 8696

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 103 S over Leach Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 103 S over Leach Hollow in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMo 103 S
CrossesLeach Hollow
LocationS 36 T 27 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 103
Coordinates36.94743, -91.0002
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2024)
Projected traffic445 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 103 S over Leach Hollow built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 103 S over Leach Hollow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 103 S over Leach Hollow carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 103 S over Leach Hollow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 103 S over Leach Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.