US Bridges

US 69 S over Grand Rvr

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 11 T 60 N R 29 W · Structure no. 11783

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
616 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Grand Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 69 S over Grand Rvr in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2044. The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 11 T 60 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates40.02564, -94.12696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length616 ft (187.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2024)
Projected traffic972 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 S over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over Grand Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Grand Rvr carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.