US Bridges

US 60 E over Drain Dtch #2

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 8 T 25 N R 11 E · Structure no. 4361

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Drain Dtch #2 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Drain Dtch #2 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, 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 6,633 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,608 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #2
LocationS 8 T 25 N R 11 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.82263, -89.87946
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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,633 (2024)
Projected traffic11,608 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Drain Dtch #2 built?

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

What condition is US 60 E over Drain Dtch #2 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 Drain Dtch #2 carry?

About 6,633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Drain Dtch #2?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Drain Dtch #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.