US Bridges

US 160 E over Creek

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 5 T 23 N R 5 E · Structure no. 34763

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,998
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 160 E over Creek in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,998 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,597 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesCreek
LocationS 5 T 23 N R 5 E
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates36.66408, -90.5426
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,998 (2024)
Projected traffic9,597 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Creek carry?

About 5,998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.