US Bridges

US 160 E over Hamilton Crk

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 21 T 30 N R 24 W · Structure no. 4997

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Hamilton Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over Hamilton Crk in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4 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 2,758 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,413 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesHamilton Crk
LocationS 21 T 30 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.31808, -93.58721
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,758 (2024)
Projected traffic4,413 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Hamilton Crk built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Hamilton Crk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Hamilton Crk carry?

About 2,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Hamilton Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Hamilton Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.