Old Rte 60 over W Fk of Birch CR
Shannon County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old Rte 60 over W Fk of Birch CR in Shannon County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 40 of the 64 inventoried bridges in Shannon County rated fair (62.5%); 7 (10.9%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | S 30 T 27 N R 5 W |
| NBI structure number | 21352 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Shannon County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 60 E over Birch CR | 1967 | 6,107 | Fair |
| US 60 E over Hurricane CR | 1967 | 5,568 | Fair |
| US 60 E over Seamam CR | 1967 | 4,202 | Fair |
| US 60 E over Deep Pond Hollow | 1978 | 4,202 | Fair |
| US 60 W over Jam UP CR | 2008 | 3,807 | Good |
| US 60 E over Jam UP CR | 2011 | 3,617 | Good |
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