US Bridges

Possum Hollow RD over CR to Meramec Rvr

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 35 T 42 N R 1 E · Structure no. 35683

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Hollow RD over CR to Meramec Rvr is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Possum Hollow RD over CR to Meramec Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPossum Hollow RD
CrossesCR to Meramec Rvr
LocationS 35 T 42 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 254
Coordinates38.33667, -90.88028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Possum Hollow RD over CR to Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Hollow RD over CR to Meramec Rvr 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 2025.

How much traffic does Possum Hollow RD over CR to Meramec Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Possum Hollow RD over CR to Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Hollow RD over CR to Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.