US Bridges

US 160 E over N Fk Spring Rvr

Good

Barton County, Missouri · S 26 T 31 N R 29 W · Structure no. 3933

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,607
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 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,893 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesN Fk Spring Rvr
LocationS 26 T 31 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.39274, -94.08446
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2024)
Projected traffic2,893 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over N Fk Spring Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

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

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over N Fk Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.