US Bridges

US 61 S over James CR

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 36 T 57 N R 5 W · Structure no. 5402

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,001
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over James CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 61 S over James CR in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 5 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 19,001 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,102 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesJames CR
LocationS 36 T 57 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyMarion County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.6881, -91.40367
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,001 (2024)
Projected traffic36,102 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 James CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 61 S over James CR 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 2023.

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

About 19,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over James CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 61 S over James CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.