US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Verona CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 15 T 26 N R 26 W · Structure no. 5071

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Verona CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 60 E over Verona CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,711 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesVerona CR
LocationS 15 T 26 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.95903, -93.79485
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2024)
Projected traffic1,711 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 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 Bu 60 E over Verona CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 60 E over Verona CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bu 60 E over Verona CR carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Verona CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over Verona CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.