US Bridges

Prairie Hollow RD over Prairie Hollow CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 33 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 19968

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Hollow RD over Prairie Hollow CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prairie Hollow RD over Prairie Hollow CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Hollow RD
CrossesPrairie Hollow CR
LocationS 33 T 28 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.06746, -92.58143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Prairie Hollow RD over Prairie Hollow CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Prairie Hollow RD over Prairie 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Hollow RD over Prairie Hollow CR carry?

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

How long is Prairie Hollow RD over Prairie Hollow CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Hollow RD over Prairie Hollow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.