US Bridges

Rt H E over Blank Hollow

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 8 T 21 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8261

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,404
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Blank Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Blank Hollow in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 2,404 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,207 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesBlank Hollow
LocationS 8 T 21 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.56695, -94.42768
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,404 (2024)
Projected traffic4,207 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over Blank Hollow built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Blank 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Blank Hollow carry?

About 2,404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Blank Hollow?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Blank Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.