US Bridges

US 60 E over Wolf CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 17 T 28 N R 16 W · Structure no. 26

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,355
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 E over Wolf CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 E over Wolf CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 16,355 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,621 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60 E
CrossesWolf CR
LocationS 17 T 28 N R 16 W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.11715, -92.61045
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,355 (2024)
Projected traffic28,621 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 60 E over Wolf 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 February 2024.

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

About 16,355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 60 E over Wolf CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 60 E over Wolf CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.