US Bridges

US 60 E over Drain Dtch #41

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 3 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6686

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,389
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Drain Dtch #41 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Drain Dtch #41 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 13,389 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,431 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #41
LocationS 3 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates36.83522, -89.75658
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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 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 traffic13,389 (2024)
Projected traffic23,431 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 E over Drain Dtch #41 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 #41 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 #41 carry?

About 13,389 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Drain Dtch #41?

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 #41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.