US Bridges

US 169 S over Linn CR

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 6 T 63 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5065

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Linn CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 S over Linn CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesLinn CR
LocationS 6 T 63 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates40.28529, -94.42628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2024)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 169 S over Linn CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 169 S over Linn 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 S over Linn CR carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 169 S over Linn CR?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 S over Linn CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.