US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Brushy Hollow

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 11 T 30 N R 3 E · Structure no. 8165

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Brushy Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb E over Brushy Hollow in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesBrushy Hollow
LocationS 11 T 30 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0BB
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.29689, -90.69095
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic251 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 Bb E over Brushy Hollow built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Brushy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Bb E over Brushy Hollow carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Brushy Hollow?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb E over Brushy Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.