US Bridges

US 61 S over Cole Br

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 35 T 40 N R 6 E · Structure no. 5924

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,646
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Cole Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 61 S over Cole Br in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6,646 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,963 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesCole Br
LocationS 35 T 40 N R 6 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.14371, -90.32328
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,646 (2024)
Projected traffic11,963 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cole Br built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Cole Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Cole Br carry?

About 6,646 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Cole Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 61 S over Cole Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.