US Bridges

US 60 E over Prarie CR Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 25 T 25 N R 8 E · Structure no. 6681

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Prarie CR Dtch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 60 E over Prarie CR Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, 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 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 5,271 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,224 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesPrarie CR Dtch
LocationS 25 T 25 N R 8 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyStoddard County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.78853, -90.14991
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,271 (2024)
Projected traffic9,224 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Prarie CR Dtch built?

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

What condition is US 60 E over Prarie CR 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 E over Prarie CR Dtch carry?

About 5,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Prarie CR Dtch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Prarie CR Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.