US Bridges

Old 60 E over Kearby CR

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 9 T 25 N R 5 E · Structure no. 6338

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 60 E over Kearby CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old 60 E over Kearby CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesOld 60 E
CrossesKearby CR
LocationS 9 T 25 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.83926, -90.52339
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Old 60 E over Kearby CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 60 E over Kearby 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 Old 60 E over Kearby CR carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 60 E over Kearby CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old 60 E over Kearby CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.