US Bridges

Rt U S over Star Hollow

Good

McDonald County, Missouri · S 6 T 22 N R 29 W · Structure no. 7337

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Star Hollow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Star Hollow in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt U S
CrossesStar Hollow
LocationS 6 T 22 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates36.65651, -94.10622
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2024)
Projected traffic672 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 U S over Star Hollow built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Rt U S over Star Hollow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U S over Star Hollow carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Star Hollow?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Star Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.