US Bridges

US 61 S over Gabouri CR

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 24 T 38 N R 8 E · Structure no. 5230

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,235
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 S over Gabouri CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 61 S over Gabouri CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 96 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 5,235 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,329 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61 S
CrossesGabouri CR
LocationS 24 T 38 N R 8 E
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.97879, -90.09597
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,235 (2024)
Projected traffic7,329 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$979,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 S over Gabouri CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is US 61 S over Gabouri CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 S over Gabouri CR carry?

About 5,235 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 61 S over Gabouri CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 S over Gabouri CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.