US Bridges

Frog Hollow RD over Branch

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Cole County, Missouri · S 15 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 35264

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frog Hollow RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Frog Hollow RD over Branch in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFrog Hollow RD
CrossesBranch
LocationS 15 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56491, -92.224
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2024)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frog Hollow RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frog Hollow RD over Branch 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 Frog Hollow RD over Branch carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frog Hollow RD over Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Frog Hollow RD over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.