US Bridges

Rt U E over US 61

Good

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 1733 T 48 N R 1 E · Structure no. 32646

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,898
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over US 61 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U E over US 61 in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,898 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,796 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 1733 T 48 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates38.90856, -90.92354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,898 (2024)
Projected traffic11,796 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U E over US 61 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U E over US 61 carry?

About 5,898 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over US 61?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.