US 160 E over Briar CR
GoodRipley County, Missouri · S 20 T 23 N R 2 E · Structure no. 2501
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,092
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 E over Briar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Briar CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 years old, older 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 E over Briar CR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 160 E over Briar 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 E over Briar CR carry?
About 1,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 160 E over Briar CR?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 E over Briar CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.