US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Douger Br

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 11 T 26 N R 26 W · Structure no. 5072

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,632
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Douger Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 60 E over Douger Br 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 1,632 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,611 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesDouger Br
LocationS 11 T 26 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.962, -93.77003
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 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 width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,632 (2024)
Projected traffic2,611 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Douger Br built?

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

What condition is Bu 60 E over Douger Br 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 Douger Br carry?

About 1,632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Douger Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over Douger Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.