US Bridges

US 159 S over Kimsey CR

Fair

Holt County, Missouri · S 22 T 61 N R 38 W · Structure no. 7201

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 159 S over Kimsey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 159 S over Kimsey CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 159 S
CrossesKimsey CR
LocationS 22 T 61 N R 38 W
RouteU.S. Route 159
CountyHolt County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.07975, -95.17296
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 159 S over Kimsey CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 159 S over Kimsey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 159 S over Kimsey CR carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 159 S over Kimsey CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 159 S over Kimsey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.