Sunflower ST E over US 61
GoodLewis County, Missouri · S 14 T 61 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2850
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunflower ST E over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunflower ST E over US 61 in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunflower ST E over US 61 built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sunflower ST E over US 61 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sunflower ST E over US 61 carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sunflower ST E over US 61?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sunflower ST E over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.