US Bridges

US 160 E over Br of Mill CR

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 16 T 24 N R 5 W · Structure no. 5014

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Br of Mill CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over Br of Mill 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 6 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesBr of Mill CR
LocationS 16 T 24 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyOregon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.73504, -91.51272
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Br of Mill CR built?

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

What condition is US 160 E over Br of Mill 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 Br of Mill CR carry?

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

How long is US 160 E over Br of Mill CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Br of Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.