US Bridges

Penny Hollow RD over Bois Brule Creek

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 21 T 42 N R 13 W · Structure no. 30207

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penny Hollow RD over Bois Brule Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penny Hollow RD over Bois Brule Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPenny Hollow RD
CrossesBois Brule Creek
LocationS 21 T 42 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.37053, -92.37433
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penny Hollow RD over Bois Brule Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penny Hollow RD over Bois Brule Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Penny Hollow RD over Bois Brule Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Penny Hollow RD over Bois Brule Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Penny Hollow RD over Bois Brule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.