US Bridges

US 160 E over Finley Rvr

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 1 T 26 N R 22 W · Structure no. 10081

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
752 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Finley Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,340 by 2044. The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesFinley Rvr
LocationS 1 T 26 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates36.98635, -93.29476
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length752 ft (229.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,480 (2024)
Projected traffic18,340 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 160 E over Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Finley Rvr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Finley Rvr carry?

About 10,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Finley Rvr?

The structure is 752 ft (229.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.