US Bridges

US 160 W over Trib Howell CR

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 17 T 24 N R 8 W · Structure no. 12052

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 W over Trib Howell CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 W over Trib Howell CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,669 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 W
CrossesTrib Howell CR
LocationS 17 T 24 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.74342, -91.8596
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 160 W over Trib Howell CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 W over Trib 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 Trib Howell CR carry?

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

How long is US 160 W over Trib Howell CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 W over Trib Howell CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.