US Bridges

Mo 95 S over Smith Hollow

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 17 T 24 N R 14 W · Structure no. 6929

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 95 S over Smith Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 95 S over Smith Hollow in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 95 S
CrossesSmith Hollow
LocationS 17 T 24 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 95
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.76714, -92.51529
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2024)
Projected traffic483 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Mo 95 S over Smith Hollow built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 95 S over Smith 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 95 S over Smith Hollow carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Mo 95 S over Smith Hollow?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 95 S over Smith Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.