US Bridges

US 61 S over NS RR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 1 T 56 N R 5 W · Structure no. 3851

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 S over NS RR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,190 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesNS RR
LocationS 1 T 56 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates39.68271, -91.40823
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2024)
Projected traffic19,190 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 61 S over NS RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 S over NS RR 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 NS RR carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over NS RR?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.