US 160 E over Lit N Fork
FairBarton County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 31 W · Structure no. 4714
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1933
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,121
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 E over Lit N Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying US 160 E over Lit N Fork in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5 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 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,818 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 E over Lit N Fork built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.
What condition is US 160 E over Lit N Fork 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 Lit N Fork carry?
About 2,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 160 E over Lit N Fork?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 E over Lit N Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.