US Bridges

Rt F E over Bussell Br

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 1 T 22 N R 7 W · Structure no. 9613

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Bussell Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt F E over Bussell Br in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F E
CrossesBussell Br
LocationS 1 T 22 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.59551, -91.67782
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic336 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 F E over Bussell Br built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F E over Bussell 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 F E over Bussell Br carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Bussell Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Bussell Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.