US Bridges

US 160 E over Culp Br

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 34 T 24 N R 4 W · Structure no. 4754

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Culp Br is a concrete slab carrying US 160 E over Culp Br in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 1,346 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,019 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesCulp Br
LocationS 34 T 24 N R 4 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyOregon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.68961, -91.38347
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,346 (2024)
Projected traffic2,019 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$739,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Culp Br built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Culp 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Culp Br carry?

About 1,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Culp Br?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Culp Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.