US Bridges

160th ST over Elm Crk

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 27 T 66 N R 21 W · Structure no. 37387

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th ST over Elm Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 160th ST over Elm Crk in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries160th ST
CrossesElm Crk
LocationS 27 T 66 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 25
Coordinates40.49917, -93.2425
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elm Crk built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th ST over Elm Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 160th ST over Elm Crk carry?

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

How long is 160th ST over Elm Crk?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 160th ST over Elm Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.