US Bridges

US 60 E over Dry Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 2 T 25 N R 31 W · Structure no. 3709

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,828
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Dry Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Dry Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,828 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,782 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 2 T 25 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.91467, -94.29367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,828 (2024)
Projected traffic10,782 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dry Br built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over Dry Br 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 Dry Br carry?

About 5,828 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Dry Br?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.