US Bridges

163rd ST over Br of Mid Big CR

GoodPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 8 T 46 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32789

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

163rd ST over Br of Mid Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 163rd ST over Br of Mid Big CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries163rd ST
CrossesBr of Mid Big CR
LocationS 8 T 46 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.82361, -94.3776
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 163rd ST over Br of Mid Big CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 163rd ST over Br of Mid Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 163rd ST over Br of Mid Big CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 163rd ST over Br of Mid Big CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 163rd ST over Br of Mid Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.