US Bridges

Bu 60 W over Flood Relief Chnl

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 36 T 25 N R 6 E · Structure no. 3067

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,439
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 W over Flood Relief Chnl is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Bu 60 W over Flood Relief Chnl in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,659 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBu 60 W
CrossesFlood Relief Chnl
LocationS 36 T 25 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.77848, -90.35709
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,439 (2024)
Projected traffic6,659 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W over Flood Relief Chnl built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 60 W over Flood Relief Chnl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Bu 60 W over Flood Relief Chnl carry?

About 4,439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 W over Flood Relief Chnl?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 W over Flood Relief Chnl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.