US Bridges

Bu 60 E over E. Br Piney CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 3 T 28 N R 11 W · Structure no. 10060

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 60 E over E. Br Piney CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 60 E over E. Br Piney CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 101 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 3,791 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,307 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBu 60 E
CrossesE. Br Piney CR
LocationS 3 T 28 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates37.13046, -92.13898
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.2 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 traffic3,791 (2024)
Projected traffic5,307 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bu 60 E over E. Br Piney CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is Bu 60 E over E. Br Piney CR 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 Bu 60 E over E. Br Piney CR carry?

About 3,791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bu 60 E over E. Br Piney CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bu 60 E over E. Br Piney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.