US Bridges

US 60 E over Poca Hollow

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 5 T 26 N R 1 W · Structure no. 3275

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,405
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Poca Hollow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Poca Hollow in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 42 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 5,405 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,270 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesPoca Hollow
LocationS 5 T 26 N R 1 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.95132, -91.08355
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,405 (2024)
Projected traffic10,270 by 2044
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Poca Hollow built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 60 E over Poca Hollow 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 Poca Hollow carry?

About 5,405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Poca Hollow?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Poca Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.