US Bridges

US 60 E over Cane CR

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 15 T 26 N R 3 E · Structure no. 29843

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Cane CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 60 E over Cane CR in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 3,014 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,727 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesCane CR
LocationS 15 T 26 N R 3 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.90874, -90.72233
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,014 (2024)
Projected traffic5,727 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cane CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over Cane 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Cane CR carry?

About 3,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Cane CR?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Cane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.