US Bridges

Bu 61 S over Saline CR

Fair

Scott County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 14 E · Structure no. 5342

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 61 S over Saline CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 61 S over Saline CR in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,545 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 61 S
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 6 T 29 N R 14 E
RouteState Highway 61
CountyScott County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20244, -89.54808
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2024)
Projected traffic6,545 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 61 S over Saline CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 61 S over Saline 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bu 61 S over Saline CR carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bu 61 S over Saline CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 61 S over Saline CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.