US Bridges

Rt Yy S over Bennett Byu

FairPosted for load

Howell County, Missouri · S 30 T 22 N R 10 W · Structure no. 9472

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Yy S over Bennett Byu is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Yy S over Bennett Byu in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Yy S
CrossesBennett Byu
LocationS 30 T 22 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0YY
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.552, -92.10026
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic194 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$639,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Yy S over Bennett Byu built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Yy S over Bennett Byu 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Yy S over Bennett Byu carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt Yy S over Bennett Byu?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Yy S over Bennett Byu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.