US Bridges

County RD 160 over Lit Pomme De Terre

PoorPosted for load

Hickory County, Missouri · S 13 T 37 N R 23 W · Structure no. 12844

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 160 over Lit Pomme De Terre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 160 over Lit Pomme De Terre in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 160
CrossesLit Pomme De Terre
LocationS 13 T 37 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates37.95439, -93.41618
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2025)
Projected traffic18 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 160 over Lit Pomme De Terre built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is County RD 160 over Lit Pomme De Terre in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 160 over Lit Pomme De Terre carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 160 over Lit Pomme De Terre?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 160 over Lit Pomme De Terre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.