US Bridges

Old HWY 60 over Mcdouglas CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 11 T 24 N R 34 W · Structure no. 25143

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 60 over Mcdouglas CR is a concrete slab carrying Old HWY 60 over Mcdouglas CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 99 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 60
CrossesMcdouglas CR
LocationS 11 T 24 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.83041, -94.5669
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 60 over Mcdouglas CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Old HWY 60 over Mcdouglas CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 60 over Mcdouglas CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 60 over Mcdouglas CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 60 over Mcdouglas CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.