US Bridges

US 63 S over Grindstone CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 20 T 48 N R 12 W · Structure no. 29000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,883
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Grindstone CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Grindstone CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,883 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,057 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesGrindstone CR
LocationS 20 T 48 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.92689, -92.29474
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,883 (2024)
Projected traffic41,057 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 63 S over Grindstone CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Grindstone CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Grindstone CR carry?

About 24,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Grindstone CR?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Grindstone CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.