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US 60 W over Wahite Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 2 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6598

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,624
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Wahite Drain Dtch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over Wahite Drain Dtch 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 5 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 6,624 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,592 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesWahite Drain Dtch
LocationS 2 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.83788, -89.73023
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,624 (2024)
Projected traffic11,592 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over Wahite Drain Dtch built?

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

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

About 6,624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Wahite Drain Dtch?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Wahite Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.