US 61 S over Hughes CR
GoodCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 10 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 35009
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,592
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 S over Hughes CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Hughes CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 171 ft (52 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 S over Hughes CR built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 S over Hughes 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 61 S over Hughes CR carry?
About 1,592 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 61 S over Hughes CR?
The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 S over Hughes CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.