US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Prairie Hollow

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 29 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 283

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Prairie Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 5 S over Prairie Hollow in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,078 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesPrairie Hollow
LocationS 29 T 28 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09401, -92.60323
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,340 (2024)
Projected traffic9,078 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 5 S over Prairie Hollow built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Prairie Hollow 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 5 S over Prairie Hollow carry?

About 5,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Prairie Hollow?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Mo 5 S over Prairie Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.