US Bridges

US 160 E over N. Br. Wilson CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 20 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 6273

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,109
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over N. Br. Wilson CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over N. Br. Wilson CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 24,109 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,369 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesN. Br. Wilson CR
LocationS 20 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20529, -93.34947
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,109 (2024)
Projected traffic37,369 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 N. Br. Wilson CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 160 E over N. Br. Wilson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 160 E over N. Br. Wilson CR carry?

About 24,109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over N. Br. Wilson CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 160 E over N. Br. Wilson CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.