US Bridges

US 60 W over Simms Valley

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 32 T 27 N R 8 W · Structure no. 33778

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Simms Valley is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 60 W over Simms Valley in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,704 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,038 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesSimms Valley
LocationS 32 T 27 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.976, -91.85134
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,704 (2024)
Projected traffic7,038 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over Simms Valley built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 W over Simms Valley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 W over Simms Valley carry?

About 3,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Simms Valley?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Simms Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.