US Bridges

US 160 E over N Fk Spring Rvr

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 25 T 32 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3372

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,861
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over N Fk Spring Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over N Fk Spring Rvr in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5,861 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesN Fk Spring Rvr
LocationS 25 T 32 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.49365, -94.29292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,861 (2024)
Projected traffic10,550 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 N Fk Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over N Fk Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 160 E over N Fk Spring Rvr carry?

About 5,861 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over N Fk Spring Rvr?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over N Fk Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.