US Bridges

US 63 S over Katy Trail

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 32 T 45 N R 11 W · Structure no. 4809

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,714
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Katy Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Katy Trail in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 101 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 5 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 13,714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,371 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesKaty Trail
LocationS 32 T 45 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.63447, -92.19706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,714 (2024)
Projected traffic25,371 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over Katy Trail built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 63 S over Katy Trail 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Katy Trail carry?

About 13,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Katy Trail?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Katy Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.