US Bridges

US 60 W over Big Piney Rvr Bu 60 Bn

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 9 T 28 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3111

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
551 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,361
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Big Piney Rvr Bu 60 Bn is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 W over Big Piney Rvr Bu 60 Bn in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,361 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,886 by 2044. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesBig Piney Rvr Bu 60 Bn
LocationS 9 T 28 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.12949, -92.14185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,361 (2024)
Projected traffic15,886 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W over Big Piney Rvr Bu 60 Bn built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 W over Big Piney Rvr Bu 60 Bn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 W over Big Piney Rvr Bu 60 Bn carry?

About 8,361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Big Piney Rvr Bu 60 Bn?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Big Piney Rvr Bu 60 Bn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.