US Bridges

160th ST over Br of Medicine CR

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 21 T 66 N R 21 W · Structure no. 32305

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th ST over Br of Medicine CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th ST over Br of Medicine CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries160th ST
CrossesBr of Medicine CR
LocationS 21 T 66 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.50056, -93.27733
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th ST over Br of Medicine CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th ST over Br of Medicine CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 160th ST over Br of Medicine CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 160th ST over Br of Medicine CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 160th ST over Br of Medicine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.