US Bridges

Old RTE 60 over Hurricane CR

Fair

Shannon County, Missouri · S 24 T 27 N R 5 W · Structure no. 18569

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old RTE 60 over Hurricane CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old RTE 60 over Hurricane CR in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOld RTE 60
CrossesHurricane CR
LocationS 24 T 27 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 190
CountyShannon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.0001, -91.4386
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old RTE 60 over Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old RTE 60 over Hurricane 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old RTE 60 over Hurricane CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old RTE 60 over Hurricane CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Old RTE 60 over Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.