US Bridges

US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 17 T 21 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1279

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,353
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 5 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 12,353 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,618 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 71 S
CrossesMiser Hollow Br
LocationS 17 T 21 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates36.53982, -94.307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,353 (2024)
Projected traffic21,618 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br carry?

About 12,353 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.