US Bridges

US 60 W over Beeler CR

Poor

Texas County, Missouri · S 18 T 28 N R 10 W · Structure no. 4943

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,105
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 W over Beeler CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 60 W over Beeler CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 99 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 6,105 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS 60 W
CrossesBeeler CR
LocationS 18 T 28 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.10423, -92.07149
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,105 (2024)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2044
Trucks31%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 W over Beeler CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 60 W over Beeler CR 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 November 2024.

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

About 6,105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 60 W over Beeler CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 W over Beeler CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.