US Bridges

W 160 ST over W Fk Big Muddy CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 27 T 66 N R 29 W · Structure no. 16764

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 160 ST over W Fk Big Muddy CR is a concrete culvert carrying W 160 ST over W Fk Big Muddy CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesW 160 ST
CrossesW Fk Big Muddy CR
LocationS 27 T 66 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.48508, -94.16665
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W 160 ST over W Fk Big Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 160 ST over W Fk Big Muddy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W 160 ST over W Fk Big Muddy CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 160 ST over W Fk Big Muddy CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W 160 ST over W Fk Big Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.