US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Br Pike CR

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 3 T 24 N R 6 E · Structure no. 5823

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,898
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Br Pike CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 60 E over Br Pike CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 91 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 26,898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,037 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesBr Pike CR
LocationS 3 T 24 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.76321, -90.41127
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,898 (2024)
Projected traffic43,037 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Br Pike CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Bu 60 E over Br Pike 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 Bu 60 E over Br Pike CR carry?

About 26,898 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Br Pike CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bu 60 E over Br Pike CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.