US Bridges

US 160 E over Clear CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 18 T 30 N R 23 W · Structure no. 11760

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,511
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Clear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Clear CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3,511 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,618 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 18 T 30 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.32281, -93.50519
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,511 (2024)
Projected traffic5,618 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Clear CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Clear 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 July 2024.

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

About 3,511 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Clear CR?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.