US Bridges

US 160 E over South CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 5 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 3391

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
398 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,277
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over South CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over South CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 20,277 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,429 by 2044. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesSouth CR
LocationS 5 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.15375, -93.36232
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,277 (2024)
Projected traffic31,429 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 South CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over South CR 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 South CR carry?

About 20,277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over South CR?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over South CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.