US Bridges

US 61 S over Unnamed Trib

Good

Clark County, Missouri · S 4 T 63 N R 6 W · Structure no. 31588

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Unnamed Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 61 S over Unnamed Trib in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,279 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,130 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesUnnamed Trib
LocationS 4 T 63 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates40.28214, -91.566
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Unnamed Trib built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Unnamed Trib 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 Unnamed Trib carry?

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

How long is US 61 S over Unnamed Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Unnamed Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.