US Bridges

Old HWY 5 over Paririe Hollow CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 28 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 22846

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 5 over Paririe Hollow CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 5 over Paririe Hollow CR in Wright 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 5
CrossesParirie Hollow CR
LocationS 28 T 28 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 377
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08139, -92.59034
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old HWY 5 over Paririe Hollow CR built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 5 over Paririe 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 Old HWY 5 over Paririe Hollow CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 5 over Paririe Hollow CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 5 over Paririe Hollow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.