US Bridges

US 160 E over Stockton Lk

Good

Dade County, Missouri · S 14 T 31 N R 26 W · Structure no. 2518

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
984
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Stockton Lk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Stockton Lk in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 years old, older 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2044. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesStockton Lk
LocationS 14 T 31 N R 26 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.42116, -93.75906
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2024)
Projected traffic1,328 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Stockton Lk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 160 E over Stockton Lk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Stockton Lk carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Stockton Lk?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Stockton Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.