US Bridges

US 60 E over Dry Br

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 33 T 26 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1205

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,284
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Dry Br in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 13,284 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,240 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 33 T 26 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.97546, -91.94639
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,284 (2024)
Projected traffic25,240 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Dry Br built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over Dry 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 October 2024.

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

About 13,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.