US Bridges

Mo 95 S over Gardner Hollow

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 12 T 24 N R 14 W · Structure no. 6931

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

About this bridge

Mo 95 S over Gardner Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 95 S over Gardner 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 95 S
CrossesGardner Hollow
LocationS 12 T 24 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 95
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.78036, -92.44909
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Gardner Hollow built?

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

What condition is Mo 95 S over Gardner 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 Gardner Hollow carry?

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

How long is Mo 95 S over Gardner Hollow?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 95 S over Gardner Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.