Bu 60 E over Palmer Slu
FairButler County, Missouri · S 2 T 24 N R 6 E · Structure no. 2764
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 355 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,501
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 60 E over Palmer Slu is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bu 60 E over Palmer Slu in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 50 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 10,501 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,752 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 60 E over Palmer Slu built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Bu 60 E over Palmer Slu 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 Bu 60 E over Palmer Slu carry?
About 10,501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bu 60 E over Palmer Slu?
The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 60 E over Palmer Slu?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.