US Bridges

US 60 W over Am RR Clear CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 31 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 6128

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,842
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Am RR Clear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over Am RR Clear CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 69 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 5 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 6,842 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,342 by 2044. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesAm RR Clear CR
LocationS 31 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.91457, -93.92288
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,842 (2024)
Projected traffic13,342 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 60 W over Am RR Clear CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 60 W over Am RR Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 W over Am RR Clear CR carry?

About 6,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Am RR Clear CR?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Am RR Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.