US Bridges

US 60 E over Drain Dtch

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 27 T 25 N R 8 E · Structure no. 6535

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 10,440 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,270 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 27 T 25 N R 8 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.78478, -90.17497
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic10,440 (2024)
Projected traffic18,270 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 60 E over 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 Drain Dtch carry?

About 10,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.