US Bridges

County Road 561 over CR Br to N Fabius

PoorClosed to traffic

Scotland County, Missouri · S 30 T 65 N R 11 W · Structure no. 19980

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2019
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 561 over CR Br to N Fabius is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 561 over CR Br to N Fabius in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 561
CrossesCR Br to N Fabius
LocationS 30 T 65 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyScotland County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.4165, -92.17308
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 561 over CR Br to N Fabius built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 561 over CR Br to N Fabius in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2019.

How much traffic does County Road 561 over CR Br to N Fabius carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 561 over CR Br to N Fabius?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 561 over CR Br to N Fabius?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.