US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Dry Wash

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 18 T 27 N R 1 E · Structure no. 5842

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,547
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 60 E over Dry Wash in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 18 T 27 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 60
CountyCarter County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.01154, -90.99837
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2024)
Projected traffic2,166 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 60 E over Dry Wash 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 Dry Wash carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Dry Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.