US Bridges

Rt M E over Moss Hollow CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 355 T 42 N R 5 E · Structure no. 4269

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Moss Hollow CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Moss Hollow CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,337 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,773 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesMoss Hollow CR
LocationS 355 T 42 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates38.35368, -90.42737
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,337 (2024)
Projected traffic10,773 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 M E over Moss Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Moss Hollow CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Moss Hollow CR carry?

About 6,337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Moss Hollow CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Moss Hollow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.