US Bridges

US 160 E over Beaver CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 15 T 23 N R 19 W · Structure no. 6276

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,334
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 E over Beaver CR is a concrete continuous culvert 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 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 2,334 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,485 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS 160 E
CrossesBeaver CR
LocationS 15 T 23 N R 19 W
RouteU.S. Route 160
Coordinates36.6737, -93.0267
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 inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed42.3 mi (68 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 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 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 May 2023.

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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 160 E over Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.