US Bridges

US 160 E over W Fork

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 32 W · Structure no. 4893

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over W Fork is a concrete slab carrying US 160 E over W Fork in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 100 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,003 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesW Fork
LocationS 26 T 32 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.49663, -94.41208
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$705,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over W Fork built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is US 160 E over W 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 W Fork carry?

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

How long is US 160 E over W Fork?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over W Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.