US Bridges

W 160th ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 20 T 53 N R 29 W · Structure no. 29325

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 160th ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 160th ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 160th ST
CrossesE Fk Fishing Rvr
LocationS 20 T 53 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 180
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.38162, -94.17812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 160th ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 160th ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W 160th ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 160th ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W 160th ST over E Fk Fishing Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.