US Bridges

Rt N S over Cope Hollow

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 8 T 33 N R 2 E · Structure no. 2873

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over Cope Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt N S over Cope Hollow in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 48 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 1,062 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,487 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N S
CrossesCope Hollow
LocationS 8 T 33 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyReynolds County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.55033, -90.84589
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,062 (2024)
Projected traffic1,487 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 N S over Cope Hollow built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Rt N S over Cope 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N S over Cope Hollow carry?

About 1,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over Cope Hollow?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Rt N S over Cope Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.