US Bridges

US 61 S over Cinque Hommes CR

Good

Perry County, Missouri · S 28 T 35 N R 11 E · Structure no. 4355

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Cinque Hommes CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Cinque Hommes CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,174 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,844 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesCinque Hommes CR
LocationS 28 T 35 N R 11 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates37.71098, -89.83076
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,174 (2024)
Projected traffic5,844 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 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 Cinque Hommes CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over Cinque Hommes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Cinque Hommes CR carry?

About 4,174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Cinque Hommes CR?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Cinque Hommes CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.