US Bridges

Rt W S over Grassy Hollow

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 9 T 28 N R 7 W · Structure no. 9861

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Grassy Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W S over Grassy Hollow in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesGrassy Hollow
LocationS 9 T 28 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates37.10741, -91.71793
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2024)
Projected traffic151 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 W S over Grassy Hollow built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Grassy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Grassy Hollow carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Grassy Hollow?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Grassy Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.