US Bridges

US 60 E over Dexter CR

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 14 T 25 N R 10 E · Structure no. 510

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,916
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Dexter CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Dexter CR in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15,916 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,853 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDexter CR
LocationS 14 T 25 N R 10 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.81474, -89.9476
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic15,916 (2024)
Projected traffic27,853 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dexter CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 E over Dexter CR 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 Dexter CR carry?

About 15,916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Dexter CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Dexter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.