US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Strauss Hollow

Good

Dent County, Missouri · S 24 T 35 N R 7 W · Structure no. 30891

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Strauss Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 72 E over Strauss Hollow in Dent County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,069 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,104 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesStrauss Hollow
LocationS 24 T 35 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.73198, -91.64297
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,069 (2024)
Projected traffic6,104 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 72 E over Strauss Hollow built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Strauss Hollow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Strauss Hollow carry?

About 4,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Strauss Hollow?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 72 E over Strauss Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.