US Bridges

Echo Bluff Drive over Burnt House Hollow

Good

Shannon County, Missouri · S 8 T 30 N R 4 W · Structure no. 35998

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Echo Bluff Drive over Burnt House Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying Echo Bluff Drive over Burnt House Hollow in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEcho Bluff Drive
CrossesBurnt House Hollow
LocationS 8 T 30 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates37.31422, -91.40206
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Echo Bluff Drive over Burnt House Hollow built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Echo Bluff Drive over Burnt House Hollow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Echo Bluff Drive over Burnt House Hollow carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Echo Bluff Drive over Burnt House Hollow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Echo Bluff Drive over Burnt House Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.