US Bridges

US 60 E over Drain Dtch

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 7 T 25 N R 11 E · Structure no. 6685

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,340
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 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 13,340 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,345 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 7 T 25 N R 11 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.82043, -89.90128
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 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 traffic13,340 (2024)
Projected traffic23,345 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 60 E over 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 E over Drain Dtch carry?

About 13,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.