US Bridges

Rt O S over Edmondson Hollow

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 29 T 24 N R 30 W · Structure no. 1657

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Edmondson Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O S over Edmondson Hollow in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 5 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 613 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O S
CrossesEdmondson Hollow
LocationS 29 T 24 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.77322, -94.19774
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2024)
Projected traffic1,011 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 O S over Edmondson Hollow built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt O S over Edmondson 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Edmondson Hollow carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Edmondson Hollow?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Edmondson Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.