US Bridges

US 60 E over Turnback CR

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 17 T 27 N R 24 W · Structure no. 6289

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Turnback CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Turnback CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 10,840 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,970 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesTurnback CR
LocationS 17 T 27 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.05077, -93.57495
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 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,840 (2024)
Projected traffic18,970 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Turnback CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over Turnback CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Turnback CR carry?

About 10,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Turnback CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Turnback CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.