US Bridges

US 60 W over Drain Dtch No 16

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 30 T 25 N R 7 E · Structure no. 3086

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,241
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Drain Dtch No 16 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 W over Drain Dtch No 16 in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 6,241 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,922 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesDrain Dtch No 16
LocationS 30 T 25 N R 7 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.79076, -90.24382
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,241 (2024)
Projected traffic10,922 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Drain Dtch No 16 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 60 W over Drain Dtch No 16 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 W over Drain Dtch No 16 carry?

About 6,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Drain Dtch No 16?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 60 W over Drain Dtch No 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.