US Bridges

US 61 S over Peno CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 1 T 54 N R 4 W · Structure no. 4227

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Peno CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 61 S over Peno CR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,912 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,133 by 2044. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesPeno CR
LocationS 1 T 54 N R 4 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates39.48043, -91.30606
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,912 (2024)
Projected traffic13,133 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Peno CR built?

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

What condition is US 61 S over Peno 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Peno CR carry?

About 6,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Peno CR?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Peno CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.