US Bridges

US 63 S over Bear CR

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 29 T 49 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3317

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 S over Bear CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 22,014 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,323 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 29 T 49 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.99888, -92.29915
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,014 (2024)
Projected traffic36,323 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Bear CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Bear 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 September 2023.

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

About 22,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Bear CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 63 S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.