US Bridges

US 160 E over Ward Br

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 13 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 6175

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Ward Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over Ward Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 45,673 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,793 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesWard Br
LocationS 13 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.12627, -93.29652
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,673 (2024)
Projected traffic70,793 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Ward Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 160 E over Ward Br 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Ward Br carry?

About 45,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Ward Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 160 E over Ward Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.