US Bridges

Bratton Ave over Trib of Howell CR

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 21 T 24 N R 8 W · Structure no. 24087

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bratton Ave over Trib of Howell CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bratton Ave over Trib of 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBratton Ave
CrossesTrib of Howell CR
LocationS 21 T 24 N R 8 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.73057, -91.8437
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic580 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 Bratton Ave over Trib of Howell CR built?

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

What condition is Bratton Ave over Trib of 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 Bratton Ave over Trib of Howell CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bratton Ave over Trib of Howell CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bratton Ave over Trib of Howell CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.