US Bridges

Rt Hh E over Br of Lit Bowen CR

Poor

Webster County, Missouri · S 4 T 31 N R 17 W · Structure no. 6773

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh E over Br of Lit Bowen CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Hh E over Br of Lit Bowen CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 304 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Hh E
CrossesBr of Lit Bowen CR
LocationS 4 T 31 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
Coordinates37.43961, -92.80487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2024)
Projected traffic486 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Hh E over Br of Lit Bowen CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh E over Br of Lit Bowen CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Hh E over Br of Lit Bowen CR carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh E over Br of Lit Bowen CR?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh E over Br of Lit Bowen CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.