US Bridges

US 160 E over Abandoned RR

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 1 T 29 N R 23 W · Structure no. 2969

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Abandoned RR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,678 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,085 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesAbandoned RR
LocationS 1 T 29 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.27244, -93.39046
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,678 (2024)
Projected traffic9,085 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 160 E over Abandoned RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Abandoned RR carry?

About 5,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.