US Bridges

US 60 E over Main Dtch #4

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 12 T 25 N R 11 E · Structure no. 11936

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,918
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Main Dtch #4 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Main Dtch #4 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,918 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,107 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesMain Dtch #4
LocationS 12 T 25 N R 11 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.82977, -89.80818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,918 (2024)
Projected traffic19,107 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Main Dtch #4 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 60 E over Main Dtch #4 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Main Dtch #4 carry?

About 10,918 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Main Dtch #4?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Main Dtch #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.