US Bridges

US 60 E over Beeler CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 18 T 28 N R 10 W · Structure no. 2192

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,939
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Beeler CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Beeler CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 6,939 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,184 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesBeeler CR
LocationS 18 T 28 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.10397, -92.0715
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,939 (2024)
Projected traffic13,184 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Beeler CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 60 E over Beeler 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 E over Beeler CR carry?

About 6,939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Beeler CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 E over Beeler CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.