US Bridges

US 61 S over Big CR

GoodPosted for load

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 28 T 48 N R 1 E · Structure no. 2258

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Big CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Big CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24,880 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,760 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 28 T 48 N R 1 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates38.8879, -90.91899
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,880 (2024)
Projected traffic49,760 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Big CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 61 S over Big CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Big CR carry?

About 24,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Big CR?

The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.