US Bridges

US 60 E over Dexter CR

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 16 T 25 N R 10 E · Structure no. 551

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,265
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 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 13,265 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,214 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDexter CR
LocationS 16 T 25 N R 10 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.80802, -89.97514
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,265 (2024)
Projected traffic23,214 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

About 13,265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Dexter CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Dexter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.