US Bridges

US 160 E over Cox CR

Poor

Oregon County, Missouri · S 6 T 23 N R 3 W · Structure no. 4888

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Cox CR is a concrete slab carrying US 160 E over Cox CR 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 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.

It carries about 1,346 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,019 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 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
CrossesCox CR
LocationS 6 T 23 N R 3 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyOregon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67596, -91.33625
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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$800,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Cox CR built?

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

What condition is US 160 E over Cox CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Cox CR carry?

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

How long is US 160 E over Cox CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Cox CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.