US Bridges

RD 160-125 over Swan CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 33 T 24 N R 20 W · Structure no. 36646

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
370 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

RD 160-125 over Swan CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying RD 160-125 over Swan CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRD 160-125
CrossesSwan CR
LocationS 33 T 24 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6839, -93.10553
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 160-125 over Swan CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is RD 160-125 over Swan 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 RD 160-125 over Swan CR carry?

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

How long is RD 160-125 over Swan CR?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RD 160-125 over Swan CR?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil) and maintained by the County Highway Agency.