US Bridges

US 61 S over Dry Br

Fair

St. Charles County, Missouri · S 413 T 47 N R 1 E · Structure no. 4880

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 61 S over Dry Br in St. Charles County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 55,435 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,240 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 413 T 47 N R 1 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates38.85248, -90.86951
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,435 (2024)
Projected traffic94,240 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Dry Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 61 S over Dry 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 2023.

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

About 55,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Dry Br?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 61 S over Dry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.