US Bridges

US 60 W over Current Rvr

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 25 T 27 N R 1 W · Structure no. 4044

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Current Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over Current Rvr in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 5,169 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,821 by 2044. The structure is 1,216 ft (370.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesCurrent Rvr
LocationS 25 T 27 N R 1 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyCarter County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.99179, -91.0134
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,216 ft (370.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,169 (2024)
Projected traffic9,821 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 W over Current Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 W over Current Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 W over Current Rvr carry?

About 5,169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Current Rvr?

The structure is 1,216 ft (370.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Current Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.