US Bridges

US 60 E over Bu 60

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 33 T 27 N R 9 W · Structure no. 29034

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,604
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Bu 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Bu 60 in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,604 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,548 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesBu 60
LocationS 33 T 27 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.97379, -91.94263
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,604 (2024)
Projected traffic12,548 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E over Bu 60 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over Bu 60 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Bu 60 carry?

About 6,604 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Bu 60?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Bu 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.