US Bridges

US 61 S over Doe Run CR

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 15 T 63 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2442

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Doe Run CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 61 S over Doe Run CR in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 53 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 14,279 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,130 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesDoe Run CR
LocationS 15 T 63 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates40.25504, -91.54469
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,279 (2024)
Projected traffic27,130 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Doe Run CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 61 S over Doe Run 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 Doe Run CR carry?

About 14,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Doe Run CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 61 S over Doe Run CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.