US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Walker Br

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 24 T 27 N R 1 W · Structure no. 4045

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,504
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Walker Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 60 E over Walker Br 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 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 3,504 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,906 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesWalker Br
LocationS 24 T 27 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.99616, -91.01253
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,504 (2024)
Projected traffic4,906 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bu 60 E over Walker Br built?

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

What condition is Bu 60 E over Walker Br 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 Bu 60 E over Walker Br carry?

About 3,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Walker Br?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over Walker Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.