US Bridges

Rt H E over Goodin Hollow

PoorPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 3 T 21 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8262

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Goodin Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Goodin Hollow in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesGoodin Hollow
LocationS 3 T 21 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates36.58272, -94.38721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (2024)
Projected traffic2,373 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over Goodin Hollow built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Goodin Hollow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 1,356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Goodin Hollow?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Goodin Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.