US Bridges

US 61 N over Cuivre Rvr

Good

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 14 T 49 N R 1 W · Structure no. 36001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,008 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,778
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 N over Cuivre Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 61 N over Cuivre Rvr in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 13,778 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,556 by 2044. The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61 N
CrossesCuivre Rvr
LocationS 14 T 49 N R 1 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates39.00973, -90.97787
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,008 ft (307.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,778 (2024)
Projected traffic27,556 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 N over Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 N over Cuivre Rvr 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 N over Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 13,778 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 61 N over Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 N over Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.