US Bridges

US 160 E over Br Spring Rvr

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 10 T 31 N R 29 W · Structure no. 5164

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Br Spring Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over Br Spring Rvr in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesBr Spring Rvr
LocationS 10 T 31 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43718, -94.09758
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2024)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Br Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Br 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 April 2024.

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

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Br Spring Rvr?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Br Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.