US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Dtch

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 25 T 25 N R 32 W · Structure no. 196

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,249
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 60 E over Dtch in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 13,249 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,498 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesDtch
LocationS 25 T 25 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates36.85627, -94.38395
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,249 (2024)
Projected traffic26,498 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bu 60 E over Dtch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 60 E over Dtch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 60 E over Dtch carry?

About 13,249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Dtch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bu 60 E over Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.