US Bridges

US 60 E over W Br Piney CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 5 T 28 N R 11 W · Structure no. 4745

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over W Br Piney CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over W Br Piney CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 87 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 17,045 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,386 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesW Br Piney CR
LocationS 5 T 28 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.13981, -92.16767
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic17,045 (2024)
Projected traffic32,386 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 W Br Piney CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 60 E over W 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 US 60 E over W Br Piney CR carry?

About 17,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over W Br Piney CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 60 E over W Br Piney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.