US Bridges

US 60 W over Little Pike Creek

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 4 T 26 N R 2 W · Structure no. 32041

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Little Pike Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over Little Pike Creek in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesLittle Pike Creek
LocationS 4 T 26 N R 2 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyCarter County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.95077, -91.17096
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2024)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over Little Pike Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 W over Little Pike Creek 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 W over Little Pike Creek carry?

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Little Pike Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Little Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.