US Bridges

Mo 161 S over Cuivre Rvr

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 8 T 50 N R 4 W · Structure no. 35478

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 161 S over Cuivre Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 161 S over Cuivre Rvr in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMo 161 S
CrossesCuivre Rvr
LocationS 8 T 50 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 161
Coordinates39.12442, -91.38022
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 161 S over Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 161 S over Cuivre Rvr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 161 S over Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Mo 161 S over Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 161 S over Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.