US 61 S over Gailey Br
FairPike County, Missouri · S 33 T 54 N R 3 W · Structure no. 4251
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 221 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,054
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 S over Gailey Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over Gailey Br 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 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 7,054 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,403 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 S over Gailey Br built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 S over Gailey Br 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 Gailey Br carry?
About 7,054 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US 61 S over Gailey Br?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 S over Gailey Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.