US Bridges

US 60 E over Cst Pineville RD KCS RR

Poor

Newton County, Missouri · S 31 T 25 N R 31 W · Structure no. 288

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Cst Pineville RD KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Cst Pineville RD KCS RR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 9,720 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,440 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesCst Pineville RD KCS RR
LocationS 31 T 25 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.84676, -94.36821
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,720 (2024)
Projected traffic19,440 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E over Cst Pineville RD KCS RR 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 Cst Pineville RD KCS RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Cst Pineville RD KCS RR carry?

About 9,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Cst Pineville RD KCS RR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Cst Pineville RD KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.