US Bridges

US 160 E over James Rvr Overflow

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 25 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 5586

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,401
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over James Rvr Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over James Rvr Overflow in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 61 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 5 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 17,401 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,972 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesJames Rvr Overflow
LocationS 25 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.09801, -93.29774
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,401 (2024)
Projected traffic26,972 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 James Rvr Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 160 E over James Rvr Overflow 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 James Rvr Overflow carry?

About 17,401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over James Rvr Overflow?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over James Rvr Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.