US 60 E over Sims Valley Br
GoodHowell County, Missouri · S 32 T 27 N R 8 W · Structure no. 31807
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,957
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 E over Sims Valley Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Sims Valley Br in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,957 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,518 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 E over Sims Valley Br built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 60 E over Sims Valley Br 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 Sims Valley Br carry?
About 3,957 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 60 E over Sims Valley Br?
The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 E over Sims Valley Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.