US Bridges

US 63 S over Howell CR

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 17 T 24 N R 8 W · Structure no. 617

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Howell CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 S over Howell CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 13,770 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,163 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesHowell CR
LocationS 17 T 24 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.7435, -91.87709
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,770 (2024)
Projected traffic26,163 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 63 S over Howell CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 63 S over Howell CR 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 US 63 S over Howell CR carry?

About 13,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Howell CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 63 S over Howell CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.