US Bridges

Rt B S over Drain Dtch #60

Poor

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 1 T 20 N R 11 E · Structure no. 6365

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Drain Dtch #60 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over Drain Dtch #60 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 705 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesDrain Dtch #60
LocationS 1 T 20 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates36.39321, -89.81784
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2024)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$485,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Drain Dtch #60 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Drain Dtch #60 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Drain Dtch #60 carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Drain Dtch #60?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Drain Dtch #60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.