US Bridges

Hootowl Holler RD over Smith Br

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 17 T 48 N R 5 W · Structure no. 19077

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hootowl Holler RD over Smith Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hootowl Holler RD over Smith Br in Montgomery 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHootowl Holler RD
CrossesSmith Br
LocationS 17 T 48 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 210
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.93211, -91.48986
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hootowl Holler RD over Smith Br built?

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

What condition is Hootowl Holler RD over Smith Br 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hootowl Holler RD over Smith Br carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hootowl Holler RD over Smith Br?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hootowl Holler RD over Smith Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.