US Bridges

Rt a E over Cave Br Hollow

Fair

Shannon County, Missouri · S 6 T 31 N R 3 W · Structure no. 3739

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Cave Br Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Cave Br Hollow in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesCave Br Hollow
LocationS 6 T 31 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.40788, -91.31125
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2024)
Projected traffic148 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 a E over Cave Br Hollow built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over Cave Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Cave Br Hollow carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Cave Br Hollow?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt a E over Cave Br Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.