US Bridges

US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 2199 T 30 N R 13 E · Structure no. 5039

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 5 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 20,380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,627 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesCape LA Croix CR
LocationS 2199 T 30 N R 13 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.30058, -89.55311
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,380 (2024)
Projected traffic33,627 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 1984.

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 20,380 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 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Cape LA Croix CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.