US Bridges

US 160 E over Barren Fork CR

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 8 T 24 N R 5 W · Structure no. 4993

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Barren Fork CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 160 E over Barren Fork CR in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 1,711 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,567 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesBarren Fork CR
LocationS 8 T 24 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyOregon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.76227, -91.52853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,711 (2024)
Projected traffic2,567 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Barren Fork CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Barren Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Barren Fork CR carry?

About 1,711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Barren Fork CR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Barren Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.