US Bridges

US 60 E over Windes CR

Fair

Shannon County, Missouri · S 25 T 27 N R 3 W · Structure no. 3246

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Windes CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Windes CR in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,231 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesWindes CR
LocationS 25 T 27 N R 3 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyShannon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.97308, -91.23373
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2024)
Projected traffic4,231 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 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 Windes CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over Windes 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Windes CR carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Windes CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Windes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.