US Bridges

Woodchuck RD over Christian Hollow

FairPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 12 T 23 N R 30 W · Structure no. 15722

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodchuck RD over Christian Hollow is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Woodchuck RD over Christian Hollow in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodchuck RD
CrossesChristian Hollow
LocationS 12 T 23 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.73597, -94.12586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic53 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodchuck RD over Christian Hollow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Woodchuck RD over Christian 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Woodchuck RD over Christian Hollow carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woodchuck RD over Christian Hollow?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Woodchuck RD over Christian Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.