US Bridges

County RD 160 W-3 over Brair CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 20 T 23 N R 2 E · Structure no. 34917

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 160 W-3 over Brair CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 160 W-3 over Brair CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 160 W-3
CrossesBrair CR
LocationS 20 T 23 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6314, -90.878
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 160 W-3 over Brair CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 160 W-3 over Brair 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 County RD 160 W-3 over Brair CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 160 W-3 over Brair CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 160 W-3 over Brair CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.