US Bridges

Howell ST over Howell CR

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 21 T 24 N R 8 W · Structure no. 24086

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,840
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell ST over Howell CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Howell ST over Howell CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,118 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHowell ST
CrossesHowell CR
LocationS 21 T 24 N R 8 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.73144, -91.84581
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,840 (2023)
Projected traffic4,118 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Howell ST over Howell CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Howell ST over Howell CR carry?

About 2,840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Howell ST over Howell CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Howell ST over Howell CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.