US Bridges

US 60 W over Little Rvr

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 6 T 25 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6620

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,301
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Little Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 W over Little Rvr in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,301 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,807 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesLittle Rvr
LocationS 6 T 25 N R 13 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.83967, -89.69903
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,301 (2024)
Projected traffic9,807 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over Little Rvr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 W over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 W over Little Rvr carry?

About 5,301 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Little Rvr?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Little Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.