US Bridges

US 60 E over Spring Rvr

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 20 T 26 N R 26 W · Structure no. 632

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,581
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Spring Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Spring Rvr in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,581 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,604 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesSpring Rvr
LocationS 20 T 26 N R 26 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.94234, -93.79933
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
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,581 (2024)
Projected traffic10,604 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 SystemYes

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 US 60 E over Spring Rvr built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over Spring Rvr 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 US 60 E over Spring Rvr carry?

About 5,581 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Spring Rvr?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Spring Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.