US 160 E over Kile CR
PoorPosted for loadDade County, Missouri · S 30 T 31 N R 28 W · Structure no. 5231
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,607
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 E over Kile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Kile CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 E over Kile CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 E over Kile CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 E over Kile CR carry?
About 1,607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 160 E over Kile CR?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 E over Kile CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.