US Bridges

US 61 S over Buckeye CR

Good

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 14 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 33019

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,592
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Buckeye CR is a steel continuous culvert carrying US 61 S over Buckeye CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,592 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesBuckeye CR
LocationS 14 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates37.54724, -89.68679
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,592 (2024)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Buckeye CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Buckeye CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Buckeye CR carry?

About 1,592 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Buckeye CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Buckeye CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.