US Bridges

US 60 E over Hickory CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 28 T 25 N R 32 W · Structure no. 287

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,745
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Hickory CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Hickory CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 8,745 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,178 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesHickory CR
LocationS 28 T 25 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.85672, -94.33537
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,745 (2024)
Projected traffic16,178 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 60 E over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 60 E over Hickory 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Hickory CR carry?

About 8,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Hickory CR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.