Bu 71 S over Thief Hollow
McDonald County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bu 71 S over Thief Hollow in McDonald County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,051 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 93 of the 145 inventoried bridges in McDonald County rated fair (64.1%); 18 (12.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 244 ft |
| Location | S 18 T 22 N R 32 W |
| NBI structure number | 1159 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McDonald County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 49 S over Wht Oak Hollow CR | 2021 | 15,111 | Good |
| Is 49 S over Rattlesnake Holw C | 2021 | 15,111 | Fair |
| Is 49 S over Goodin Hollow Trib | 2021 | 15,024 | Good |
| US 71 S over Miser Hollow Br | 1966 | 12,353 | Fair |
| US 71 N over Lit Sugar CR | 2003 | 11,508 | Fair |
| US 71 S over Lit Sugar CR | 2003 | 11,222 | Fair |
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