US Bridges

US 61 S over Crd Business 54

Good

Pike County, Missouri · S 24 T 53 N R 3 W · Structure no. 2931

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Crd Business 54 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Crd Business 54 in Pike 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 7,363 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,990 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesCrd Business 54
LocationS 24 T 53 N R 3 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates39.35555, -91.19853
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,363 (2024)
Projected traffic13,990 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Crd Business 54 built?

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

What condition is US 61 S over Crd Business 54 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Crd Business 54 carry?

About 7,363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Crd Business 54?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Crd Business 54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.