US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 3314 T 31 N R 13 E · Structure no. 5038
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,685
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 98 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 21,685 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,780 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is US 61 S over Cape LA Croix 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 Cape LA Croix CR carry?
About 21,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.