US Bridges

Or 63 S over Bass Creek

Poor

Boone County, Missouri · S 26 T 47 N R 12 W · Structure no. 4739

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 63 S over Bass Creek is a concrete slab carrying Or 63 S over Bass Creek in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOr 63 S
CrossesBass Creek
LocationS 26 T 47 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates38.82315, -92.2497
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2024)
Projected traffic518 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$648,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 63 S over Bass Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 63 S over Bass Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 63 S over Bass Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 63 S over Bass Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Or 63 S over Bass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.