US Bridges

US 61 S over Goose CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 27 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 3727

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Goose CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 61 S over Goose CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 22,634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,346 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesGoose CR
LocationS 27 T 31 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.37666, -89.66649
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,634 (2024)
Projected traffic37,346 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 61 S over Goose CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Goose 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 November 2023.

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

About 22,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Goose CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Goose CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.