Mo 181 S over US 60
PoorTexas County, Missouri · S 12 T 28 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2302
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,695
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 181 S over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 181 S over US 60 in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 181 S over US 60 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 181 S over US 60 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Mo 181 S over US 60 carry?
About 1,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Mo 181 S over US 60?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 181 S over US 60?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.