US Bridges

Possum Hollow RD over Wolf CR

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 17 T 35 N R 6 E · Structure no. 17488

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Hollow RD over Wolf CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Possum Hollow RD over Wolf CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPossum Hollow RD
CrossesWolf CR
LocationS 17 T 35 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates37.74098, -90.39338
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Possum Hollow RD over Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Hollow RD over Wolf CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Possum Hollow RD over Wolf CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Possum Hollow RD over Wolf CR?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Hollow RD over Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.