US Bridges

160E-12 over Logan CR

FairPosted for load

Ripley County, Missouri · S 9 T 23 N R 3 E · Structure no. 20425

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160E-12 over Logan CR is a steel truss - thru carrying 160E-12 over Logan CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries160E-12
CrossesLogan CR
LocationS 9 T 23 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6525, -90.7428
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
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 160E-12 over Logan CR built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160E-12 over Logan 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 160E-12 over Logan CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 160E-12 over Logan CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns 160E-12 over Logan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.