US Bridges

Mo 163 S over Hinkson CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 24 T 48 N R 13 W · Structure no. 3917

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,546
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 163 S over Hinkson CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 163 S over Hinkson CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 18,546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,601 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 163 S
CrossesHinkson CR
LocationS 24 T 48 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 163
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.92774, -92.33902
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,546 (2024)
Projected traffic30,601 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 163 S over Hinkson CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 163 S over Hinkson CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 163 S over Hinkson CR carry?

About 18,546 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 163 S 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 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 163 S over Hinkson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.