US Bridges

Rt Ww S over Kenaga Hollow

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 9 T 26 N R 7 W · Structure no. 6837

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww S over Kenaga Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ww S over Kenaga Hollow in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 916 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Ww S
CrossesKenaga Hollow
LocationS 9 T 26 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates36.94369, -91.71885
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2024)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rt Ww S over Kenaga Hollow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ww S over Kenaga Hollow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ww S over Kenaga Hollow carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww S over Kenaga Hollow?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww S over Kenaga Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.