US Bridges

US 60 E over ST Francis Rvr

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 28 T 25 N R 8 E · Structure no. 3087

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over ST Francis Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over ST Francis Rvr 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 6,217 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2044. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesST Francis Rvr
LocationS 28 T 25 N R 8 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.79034, -90.20137
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,217 (2024)
Projected traffic10,880 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 ST Francis Rvr built?

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

What condition is US 60 E over ST Francis Rvr 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 ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 6,217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.