US Bridges

US 160 E over Swan CR

Poor

Taney County, Missouri · S 33 T 24 N R 20 W · Structure no. 10062

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
445 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Swan CR is a steel truss - thru carrying US 160 E over Swan CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,168 by 2044. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesSwan CR
LocationS 33 T 24 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.68428, -93.10563
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,178 (2024)
Projected traffic12,168 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Swan CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Swan CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

About 5,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Swan CR?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Swan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.