US Bridges

County RD 7960 over Bennetts Rvr

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 11 T 21 N R 10 W · Structure no. 34227

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 7960 over Bennetts Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 7960 over Bennetts Rvr in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 7960
CrossesBennetts Rvr
LocationS 11 T 21 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 7960
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.50375, -92.0115
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 7960 over Bennetts Rvr built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 7960 over Bennetts Rvr 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 7960 over Bennetts Rvr carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 7960 over Bennetts Rvr?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 7960 over Bennetts Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.