US Bridges

County RD 8200 over Trib of Howell CR

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 23 T 24 N R 8 W · Structure no. 24788

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 8200 over Trib of Howell CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 8200 over Trib of Howell CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 98 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 8200
CrossesTrib of Howell CR
LocationS 23 T 24 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 553
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.7266, -91.8161
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic91 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 8200 over Trib of Howell CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County RD 8200 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 County RD 8200 over Trib of Howell CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 8200 over Trib of Howell CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 8200 over Trib of Howell CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.