US Bridges

US 160 E over Howell Crk

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 17 T 24 N R 8 W · Structure no. 37429

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Howell Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Howell Crk in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 6,669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesHowell Crk
LocationS 17 T 24 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates36.74468, -91.8675
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,669 (2024)
Projected traffic10,670 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 160 E over Howell Crk built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Howell Crk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Howell Crk carry?

About 6,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Howell Crk?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Howell Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.