US Bridges

US 60 E over Drain Dtch #37

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 1 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4376

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,735
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Drain Dtch #37 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Drain Dtch #37 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 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 4,735 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,286 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #37
LocationS 1 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.83848, -89.7128
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic4,735 (2024)
Projected traffic8,286 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 #37 built?

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

What condition is US 60 E over Drain Dtch #37 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Drain Dtch #37 carry?

About 4,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Drain Dtch #37?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Drain Dtch #37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.