US Bridges

160th ST over Trib to Medicince

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 22 T 66 N R 22 W · Structure no. 13472

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th ST over Trib to Medicince is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th ST over Trib to Medicince in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries160th ST
CrossesTrib to Medicince
LocationS 22 T 66 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.50085, -93.3661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 160th ST over Trib to Medicince built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th ST over Trib to Medicince in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 160th ST over Trib to Medicince carry?

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

How long is 160th ST over Trib to Medicince?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 160th ST over Trib to Medicince?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.