County Rd 9720 over West Fk - Spring R
Howell County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Rd 9720 over West Fk - Spring R in Howell County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 118 of the 190 inventoried bridges in Howell County rated fair (62.1%); 3 (1.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | S 32 T 22 N R 8 W |
| NBI structure number | 21948 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Howell County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 63 S over Galloway CR | 1921 | 19,085 | Fair |
| US 63 S over S Br Howell CR | 1962 | 14,748 | Fair |
| US 63 S over N Br of Howell CR | 1995 | 13,770 | Good |
| US 63 S over Howell CR | 1962 | 13,770 | Fair |
| US 60 E over Dry Br | 1965 | 13,284 | Fair |
| US 63 S over Bu 63 | 1995 | 12,584 | Fair |
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