US Bridges

US 60 E over Bee Hole CR

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 33 T 26 N R 4 E · Structure no. 29344

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,728
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Bee Hole CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 60 E over Bee Hole CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3,728 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,524 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesBee Hole CR
LocationS 33 T 26 N R 4 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.86191, -90.63419
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,728 (2024)
Projected traffic6,524 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E over Bee Hole CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over Bee Hole 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 US 60 E over Bee Hole CR carry?

About 3,728 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Bee Hole CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Bee Hole CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.