US 61 S over Cuivre Rvr
Lincoln County, Missouri · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 61 S over Cuivre Rvr in Lincoln County, Missouri, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 13,580 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 73 of the 189 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated good (38.6%); 8 (4.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 1,007 ft |
| Location | S 14 T 49 N R 1 W |
| NBI structure number | 36002 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 61 S over Whitcomb CR | 1961 | 43,574 | Fair |
| US 61 S over Buchanan CR | 1970 | 37,803 | Fair |
| US 61 S over Town Br | 1970 | 25,957 | Fair |
| US 61 S over Big CR | 1971 | 24,880 | Good |
| US 61 N over Crooked CR | 1961 | 23,636 | Fair |
| US 61 S over Crooked CR | 1970 | 23,185 | Fair |
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