US Bridges

US 160 E over Bull Shoals Lk

PoorPosted for load

Ozark County, Missouri · S 19 T 22 N R 15 W · Structure no. 10065

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,817 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Bull Shoals Lk is a steel truss - thru carrying US 160 E over Bull Shoals Lk in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,106 by 2044. The structure is 1,817 ft (553.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesBull Shoals Lk
LocationS 19 T 22 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.57779, -92.64732
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,817 ft (553.8 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2024)
Projected traffic3,106 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$26.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Bull Shoals Lk built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Bull Shoals Lk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Bull Shoals Lk carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Bull Shoals Lk?

The structure is 1,817 ft (553.8 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Bull Shoals Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.