US Bridges

US 160 E over Beaver CR

PoorPosted for load

Taney County, Missouri · S 22 T 23 N R 19 W · Structure no. 6244

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
462 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,334
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Beaver CR is a steel truss - thru carrying US 160 E over Beaver CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,334 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,485 by 2044. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesBeaver CR
LocationS 22 T 23 N R 19 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67171, -93.02335
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,334 (2024)
Projected traffic5,485 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 E over Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 E over Beaver 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 January 2024.

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

About 2,334 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 160 E over Beaver CR?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 E over Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.