US Bridges

160th ST over W Locust CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 20 T 66 N R 20 W · Structure no. 14504

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th ST over W Locust CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 160th ST over W Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries160th ST
CrossesW Locust CR
LocationS 20 T 66 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates40.5005, -93.18225
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 W Locust CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th ST over W Locust CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 160th ST over W Locust CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 160th ST over W Locust CR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 160th ST over W Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.