160th ST over Elm CR
PoorClosed to trafficPutnam County, Missouri · S 27 T 66 N R 21 W · Structure no. 12964
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
160th ST over Elm CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th ST over Elm CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 160th ST over Elm CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 160th ST over Elm CR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 160th ST over Elm CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 160th ST over Elm CR?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 160th ST over Elm CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.