US Bridges

US 160 E over Current Rvr

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 27 T 32 N R 2 E · Structure no. 3791

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,076 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,374
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Current Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Current Rvr in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,374 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,061 by 2044. The structure is 1,076 ft (328 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesCurrent Rvr
LocationS 27 T 32 N R 2 E
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.61848, -90.83861
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,076 ft (328 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,374 (2024)
Projected traffic8,061 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 Current Rvr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Current 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Current Rvr carry?

About 5,374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Current Rvr?

The structure is 1,076 ft (328 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Current Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.