US Bridges

US 160 W over Howell CR

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 17 T 24 N R 8 W · Structure no. 12051

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 W over Howell CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 W over Howell CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,669 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 W
CrossesHowell CR
LocationS 17 T 24 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.74468, -91.8675
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,669 (2024)
Projected traffic10,670 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 W over Howell CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 W over Howell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 W over Howell CR carry?

About 6,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 160 W over Howell CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 W over Howell CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.