US Bridges

US 61 S over Fox Rvr

Good

Clark County, Missouri · S 8 T 64 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3755

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
547 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Fox Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Fox Rvr in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,366 by 2044. The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesFox Rvr
LocationS 8 T 64 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates40.36323, -91.57382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length547 ft (166.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2024)
Projected traffic2,366 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Fox Rvr built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Fox Rvr 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 Fox Rvr carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Fox Rvr?

The structure is 547 ft (166.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Fox Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.