US 61 S over Town Br

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 35 T 55 N R 4 W · Structure no. 4279

Built: 1996; 29 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected November 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 31 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 13,697; 2024 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Town Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 61 S over Town Br 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 13,697 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,024 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 S

CrossesTown Br

LocationS 35 T 55 N R 4 W

RouteU.S. Route 61

CountyPike County

StateMissouri

Coordinates39.49465, -91.31579

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionNovember 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating110.1 US tons

Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 25 or greater

Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)

Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,697 (2024)

Projected traffic26,024 by 2044

Trucks36%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Town Br built?

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

What condition is US 61 S over Town 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Town Br carry?

About 13,697 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Town Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 61 S over Town Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.