US Bridges

US 60 E over Ward Br

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 12 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 3417

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69,093
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Ward Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Ward Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 37 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 69,093 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,094 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesWard Br
LocationS 12 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.14117, -93.28397
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,093 (2024)
Projected traffic107,094 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ward Br built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 60 E over Ward 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Ward Br carry?

About 69,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Ward Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Ward Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.