US Bridges

Kentucky Ave over Trib of Howell CR

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 20 T 24 N R 8 W · Structure no. 28360

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave over Trib of Howell CR is a steel culvert carrying Kentucky Ave over Trib of Howell CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Ave
CrossesTrib of Howell CR
LocationS 20 T 24 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.73137, -91.87619
Functional classUrban Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,350 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 Kentucky Ave over Trib of Howell CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Ave over Trib of Howell CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Ave over Trib of Howell CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.