US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Flood Relief Chnl

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 36 T 25 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3063

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,691
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Flood Relief Chnl is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bu 60 E over Flood Relief Chnl in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 8,691 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,037 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesFlood Relief Chnl
LocationS 36 T 25 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.77141, -90.3663
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,691 (2024)
Projected traffic13,037 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bu 60 E over Flood Relief Chnl built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 60 E over Flood Relief Chnl 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 Flood Relief Chnl carry?

About 8,691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Flood Relief Chnl?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over Flood Relief Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.