Mo 163 N over Hinkson CR
PoorPosted for loadBoone County, Missouri · S 24 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 1591
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,216
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 163 N over Hinkson CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 163 N over Hinkson CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,216 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,706 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 163 N over Hinkson CR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 163 N over Hinkson CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 163 N over Hinkson CR carry?
About 19,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mo 163 N over Hinkson CR?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 163 N over Hinkson CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.