US Bridges

US 160 E over Big CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 13 T 22 N R 17 W · Structure no. 10071

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Big CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 E over Big CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2044. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 13 T 22 N R 17 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5845, -92.77699
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2024)
Projected traffic1,443 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Big CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Big 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 June 2024.

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

About 614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Big CR?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.