US Bridges

Persimmon LN over Theif Hollow

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 12 T 22 N R 33 W · Structure no. 19197

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Persimmon LN over Theif Hollow is a concrete slab carrying Persimmon LN over Theif Hollow in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPersimmon LN
CrossesTheif Hollow
LocationS 12 T 22 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates36.64145, -94.42239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Persimmon LN over Theif Hollow built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Persimmon LN over Theif 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 Persimmon LN over Theif Hollow carry?

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

How long is Persimmon LN over Theif Hollow?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Persimmon LN over Theif Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.