US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Hickory CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 18 T 25 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5458

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,427
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Hickory CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 60 E over Hickory CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,427 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,854 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesHickory CR
LocationS 18 T 25 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 60
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.88373, -94.37049
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
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,427 (2024)
Projected traffic8,854 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 60 E over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 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 Bu 60 E over Hickory CR carry?

About 4,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Hickory CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.