US Bridges

Bu 60 E over Sloan CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 8 T 25 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5459

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over Sloan CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 60 E over Sloan CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,788 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesSloan CR
LocationS 8 T 25 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 60
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.89737, -94.35182
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2024)
Projected traffic8,788 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 Bu 60 E over Sloan CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 60 E over Sloan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 60 E over Sloan CR carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over Sloan CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 60 E over Sloan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.