US Bridges

US 160 E over Logan CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 9 T 23 N R 3 E · Structure no. 2651

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,793
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Logan CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Logan CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 5,793 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesLogan CR
LocationS 9 T 23 N R 3 E
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates36.6582, -90.74803
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,793 (2024)
Projected traffic8,690 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 160 E over Logan CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Logan CR carry?

About 5,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Logan CR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Logan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.