US Bridges

US 160 E over Morris Br

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 13 T 22 N R 17 W · Structure no. 10072

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Morris Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 E over Morris Br in Taney 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 614 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesMorris Br
LocationS 13 T 22 N R 17 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates36.58389, -92.77581
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Morris Br built?

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

What condition is US 160 E over Morris Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 160 E over Morris Br carry?

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

How long is US 160 E over Morris Br?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 160 E over Morris Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.