US Bridges

160th ST over Br of W Locust CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 19 T 66 N R 20 W · Structure no. 33821

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th ST over Br of W Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th ST over Br of W Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries160th ST
CrossesBr of W Locust CR
LocationS 19 T 66 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 69
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.50048, -93.19958
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Locust CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th ST over Br of 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 Br of W Locust CR carry?

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

How long is 160th ST over Br of W Locust CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 160th ST over Br of W Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.