US Bridges

US 61 S over Indian CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 20 T 34 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4850

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,614
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Indian CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 61 S over Indian CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,260 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 20 T 34 N R 12 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.63032, -89.72976
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2024)
Projected traffic2,260 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Indian CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.