US 60 E over Whetstone CR
FairWright County, Missouri · S 10 T 28 N R 13 W · Structure no. 4750
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,462
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 60 E over Whetstone CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 E over Whetstone CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 79 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 8,462 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,809 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 60 E over Whetstone CR built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is US 60 E over Whetstone 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 Whetstone CR carry?
About 8,462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 60 E over Whetstone CR?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 60 E over Whetstone CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.