US Bridges

Missouri Ave over Howell CR

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Howell County, Missouri · S 21 T 24 N R 8 W · Structure no. 24084

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Missouri Ave over Howell CR is a concrete culvert carrying Missouri Ave over Howell CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,930 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMissouri Ave
CrossesHowell CR
LocationS 21 T 24 N R 8 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.73364, -91.85751
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2023)
Projected traffic3,930 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Missouri Ave over Howell CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Missouri Ave over Howell CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Missouri Ave over Howell CR carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Missouri Ave over Howell CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Missouri Ave over Howell CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.