US Bridges

County RD 2130 over Dry Hollow

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 35 T 28 N R 28 W · Structure no. 24586

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2130 over Dry Hollow is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 2130 over Dry Hollow in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 2130
CrossesDry Hollow
LocationS 35 T 28 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 514
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08929, -93.95203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 2130 over Dry Hollow built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 2130 over Dry Hollow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 2130 over Dry Hollow carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2130 over Dry Hollow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2130 over Dry Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.