US Bridges

161 ST over Br of East CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 4 T 46 N R 29 W · Structure no. 28606

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

161 ST over Br of East CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 161 ST over Br of East CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries161 ST
CrossesBr of East CR
LocationS 4 T 46 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.82205, -94.12523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic64 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 161 ST over Br of East CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 161 ST over Br of East CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does 161 ST over Br of East CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 161 ST over Br of East CR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 161 ST over Br of East CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.