US Bridges

Mo 49 S over Dry Hollow CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 18 T 30 N R 4 E · Structure no. 4926

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,551
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 49 S over Dry Hollow CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 49 S over Dry Hollow CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 1,551 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,792 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 49 S
CrossesDry Hollow CR
LocationS 18 T 30 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.27359, -90.66087
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,551 (2024)
Projected traffic2,792 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 49 S over Dry Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 49 S over Dry Hollow CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 49 S over Dry Hollow CR carry?

About 1,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 49 S over Dry Hollow CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 49 S over Dry Hollow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.