US Bridges

US 61 N over KCS RR

Good

Pike County, Missouri · S 24 T 53 N R 3 W · Structure no. 2932

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,493
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 N over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 N over KCS RR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 7,493 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,237 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 61 N
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 24 T 53 N R 3 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates39.35319, -91.19405
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,493 (2024)
Projected traffic14,237 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 N over KCS RR 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 N over KCS RR carry?

About 7,493 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 61 N over KCS RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 N over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.