US Bridges

Rt Uu E over US 61

Good

Pike County, Missouri · S 14 T 53 N R 3 W · Structure no. 4225

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Uu E over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Uu E over US 61 in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRt Uu E
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 14 T 53 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0UU
Coordinates39.3729, -91.21792
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic388 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Uu E over US 61 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Uu E 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 Rt Uu E over US 61 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Uu E over US 61?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Uu E over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.