US Bridges

County RD 160 over Buck Br

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Missouri · S 18 T 29 N R 31 W · Structure no. 18446

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 160 over Buck Br is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 160 over Buck Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 160
CrossesBuck Br
LocationS 18 T 29 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.23783, -94.34386
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 160 over Buck Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County RD 160 over Buck Br 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 County RD 160 over Buck Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 160 over Buck Br?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 160 over Buck Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.