US Bridges

Mo 19 S over US 61

Good

Ralls County, Missouri · S 307 T 55 N R 4 W · Structure no. 3721

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,297
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 19 S over US 61 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 19 S over US 61 in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,297 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,164 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMo 19 S
CrossesUS 61
LocationS 307 T 55 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates39.57422, -91.40065
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,297 (2024)
Projected traffic8,164 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 19 S over US 61 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 19 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 19 S over US 61 carry?

About 4,297 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Mo 19 S over US 61?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 19 S over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.