US Bridges

US 61 S over Apple CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 12 E · Structure no. 33619

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Apple CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 61 S over Apple CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,113 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesApple CR
LocationS 4 T 33 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.59685, -89.7144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,509 (2024)
Projected traffic2,113 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Apple CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Apple 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 Apple CR carry?

About 1,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Apple CR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Apple CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.