US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Kings CR

Good

Howell County, Missouri · S 34 T 27 N R 9 W · Structure no. 35879

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Kings CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Bu 60 E over Kings CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesKings CR
LocationS 34 T 27 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.97036, -91.92773
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bu 60 E over Kings CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 60 E over Kings CR 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 Bu 60 E over Kings CR carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Kings CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over Kings CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.