US Bridges

160th ST over Branch

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 20 T 66 N R 19 W · Structure no. 16146

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th ST over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th ST over Branch in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries160th ST
CrossesBranch
LocationS 20 T 66 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.50087, -93.0677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th ST over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does 160th ST over Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 160th ST over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 160th ST over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.