US Bridges

US 60 E over Drain Dtch #23

Fair

Mississippi County, Missouri · S 2 T 26 N R 16 E · Structure no. 4433

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,003
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Drain Dtch #23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Drain Dtch #23 in Mississippi County, Missouri. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 106 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 5 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 4,003 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,604 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #23
LocationS 2 T 26 N R 16 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.92204, -89.28875
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,003 (2024)
Projected traffic5,604 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E over Drain Dtch #23 built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is US 60 E over Drain Dtch #23 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Drain Dtch #23 carry?

About 4,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Drain Dtch #23?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Drain Dtch #23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.