US Bridges

Rt Pp S over Chapin Br

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 12 T 23 N R 8 W · Structure no. 3238

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp S over Chapin Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Pp S over Chapin Br in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt Pp S
CrossesChapin Br
LocationS 12 T 23 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates36.67969, -91.79727
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2024)
Projected traffic969 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Pp S over Chapin Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Pp S over Chapin Br 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Pp S over Chapin Br carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp S over Chapin Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rt Pp S over Chapin Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.