Mo 161 S over US 61
GoodPike County, Missouri · S 30 T 53 N R 3 W · Structure no. 2936
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,658
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 161 S over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 161 S over US 61 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 5,658 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,770 by 2044. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 161 S over US 61 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 161 S over US 61 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 Mo 161 S over US 61 carry?
About 5,658 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 161 S over US 61?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 161 S over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.