US Bridges

US 160 E over Dry Wood CR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 29 T 32 N R 33 W · Structure no. 31218

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Dry Wood CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over Dry Wood CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,003 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesDry Wood CR
LocationS 29 T 32 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.4983, -94.47455
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,224 (2024)
Projected traffic4,003 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 US 160 E over Dry Wood CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Dry Wood CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Dry Wood CR carry?

About 2,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Dry Wood CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 160 E over Dry Wood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.