US Bridges

Mo 106 E over Drewel Hollow

Good

Shannon County, Missouri · S 36 T 29 N R 5 W · Structure no. 5998

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 106 E over Drewel Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 106 E over Drewel Hollow in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 106 E
CrossesDrewel Hollow
LocationS 36 T 29 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates37.14337, -91.44299
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2024)
Projected traffic678 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 106 E over Drewel Hollow built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 106 E over Drewel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 106 E over Drewel Hollow carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 106 E over Drewel Hollow?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 106 E over Drewel Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.