US Bridges

Rt U S over Eleven Points Rvr

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 36 T 27 N R 9 W · Structure no. 9847

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Eleven Points Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U S over Eleven Points Rvr in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U S
CrossesEleven Points Rvr
LocationS 36 T 27 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.96442, -91.88346
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
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2024)
Projected traffic722 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U S over Eleven Points Rvr built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S over Eleven Points Rvr 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 U S over Eleven Points Rvr carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Eleven Points Rvr?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Eleven Points Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.