US Bridges

Old Route 60 over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 24 T 25 N R 8 E · Structure no. 24930

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Route 60 over Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Route 60 over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Route 60
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 24 T 25 N R 8 E
RouteCounty Highway 581
Coordinates36.79053, -90.14925
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Route 60 over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Route 60 over Drain Dtch 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 Route 60 over Drain Dtch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Route 60 over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Route 60 over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.