US Bridges

US 60 E over Wahite Drain Dtch

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 2 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4377

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Wahite Drain Dtch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Wahite Drain Dtch 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 6,765 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,839 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesWahite Drain Dtch
LocationS 2 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.83765, -89.73022
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,765 (2024)
Projected traffic11,839 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 Wahite Drain Dtch built?

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

What condition is US 60 E over Wahite Drain Dtch 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 Wahite Drain Dtch carry?

About 6,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Wahite Drain Dtch?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Wahite Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.