US Bridges

US 63 S over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 124 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 3938

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 63 S over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,375 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesCst W Mccarty ST UP RR
LocationS 124 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates38.58324, -92.18373
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2024)
Projected traffic11,375 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Cst W Mccarty ST UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.