US Bridges

US 160 W over James Rvr Ovrfl

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 25 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 988

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,792
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 W over James Rvr Ovrfl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 W over James Rvr Ovrfl in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,792 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,578 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 160 W
CrossesJames Rvr Ovrfl
LocationS 25 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates37.09803, -93.29752
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,792 (2024)
Projected traffic27,578 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 W over James Rvr Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 160 W over James Rvr Ovrfl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US 160 W over James Rvr Ovrfl carry?

About 17,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 160 W over James Rvr Ovrfl?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 W over James Rvr Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.