US Bridges

Murphy Blvd over Lone Elm Hollow

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 34 T 28 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36998

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Blvd over Lone Elm Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Murphy Blvd over Lone Elm Hollow in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMurphy Blvd
CrossesLone Elm Hollow
LocationS 34 T 28 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.10006, -94.52413
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2025)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Murphy Blvd over Lone Elm Hollow built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Blvd over Lone Elm 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Murphy Blvd over Lone Elm Hollow carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Murphy Blvd over Lone Elm Hollow?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Blvd over Lone Elm Hollow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.