County Rd 431 over Br of Prairie Fk
Howard County, Missouri · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Rd 431 over Br of Prairie Fk in Howard County, Missouri, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 57 of the 134 inventoried bridges in Howard County rated good (42.5%); 10 (7.5%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 42 ft |
| Location | S 13 T 49 N R 15 W |
| NBI structure number | 33809 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Howard County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR | 2011 | 5,116 | Good |
| Mo 240 E over Bonne Femme CR Ovr | 2011 | 5,116 | Good |
| Mo 5 S over Adams Fk CR | 2001 | 4,694 | Good |
| Mo 5 S over Sulphur CR | 1926 | 4,516 | Fair |
| US 40 E over Moniteau Creek | 1941 | 4,397 | Fair |
| Mo 240 E over Pipes Br | 1926 | 2,701 | Fair |
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