US Bridges

US 160 E over Eleven Point Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Oregon County, Missouri · S 17 T 23 N R 2 W · Structure no. 5738

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
402 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Eleven Point Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying US 160 E over Eleven Point Rvr in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2044. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesEleven Point Rvr
LocationS 17 T 23 N R 2 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates36.64873, -91.20072
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2024)
Projected traffic231 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Eleven Point Rvr built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Eleven Point Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Eleven Point Rvr carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Eleven Point Rvr?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Eleven Point Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.