US Bridges

US 160 E over Huddleston Br

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 24 T 24 N R 5 W · Structure no. 5449

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Huddleston Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over Huddleston Br in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 30 ft (9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesHuddleston Br
LocationS 24 T 24 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyOregon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.73366, -91.45896
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 Huddleston Br built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Huddleston 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 Huddleston Br carry?

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

How long is US 160 E over Huddleston Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Huddleston Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.