US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Prairie Hollow

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 15 T 30 N R 13 W · Structure no. 9196

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Prairie Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 38 E over Prairie Hollow in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesPrairie Hollow
LocationS 15 T 30 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.30361, -92.34727
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2024)
Projected traffic539 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 38 E over Prairie Hollow built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 38 E 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 38 E over Prairie Hollow carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 38 E over Prairie Hollow?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Prairie Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.