US Bridges

Slough Hollow RD over Slu Hollow-Bull Shoal

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Taney County, Missouri · S 23 T 23 N R 19 W · Structure no. 34569

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slough Hollow RD over Slu Hollow-Bull Shoal is a steel culvert carrying Slough Hollow RD over Slu Hollow-Bull Shoal in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSlough Hollow RD
CrossesSlu Hollow-Bull Shoal
LocationS 23 T 23 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.66024, -93.01489
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Slough Hollow RD over Slu Hollow-Bull Shoal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slough Hollow RD over Slu Hollow-Bull Shoal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Slough Hollow RD over Slu Hollow-Bull Shoal carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Slough Hollow RD over Slu Hollow-Bull Shoal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Slough Hollow RD over Slu Hollow-Bull Shoal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.