US Bridges

Farm RD 231 over Mutton Hollow

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 15 T 31 N R 20 W · Structure no. 34286

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 231 over Mutton Hollow is a concrete slab carrying Farm RD 231 over Mutton Hollow in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 231
CrossesMutton Hollow
LocationS 15 T 31 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 231
Coordinates37.41465, -93.10978
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic349 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Farm RD 231 over Mutton Hollow built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 231 over Mutton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 231 over Mutton Hollow carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 231 over Mutton Hollow?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 231 over Mutton Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.