US Bridges

US 160 E over Horse CR

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 26 T 31 N R 28 W · Structure no. 2196

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Horse CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over Horse CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,938 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,616 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesHorse CR
LocationS 26 T 31 N R 28 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.39021, -93.97231
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,938 (2024)
Projected traffic2,616 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Horse CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Horse 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Horse CR carry?

About 1,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Horse CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 160 E over Horse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.