US Bridges

US 61 S over Crd 572 (oyster St)

Fair

Lewis County, Missouri · S 2 T 60 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2879

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Crd 572 (oyster St) is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 61 S over Crd 572 (oyster St) in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 5,832 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,081 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesCrd 572 (oyster St)
LocationS 2 T 60 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates40.02804, -91.52593
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,832 (2024)
Projected traffic11,081 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Crd 572 (oyster St) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 61 S over Crd 572 (oyster St) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Crd 572 (oyster St) carry?

About 5,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Crd 572 (oyster St)?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Crd 572 (oyster St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.