US Bridges

US 69 S over Old Chnl Big CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 26 T 61 N R 29 W · Structure no. 3607

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Old Chnl Big CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 69 S over Old Chnl Big CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 395 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesOld Chnl Big CR
LocationS 26 T 61 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates40.04878, -94.12862
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic395 (2024)
Projected traffic514 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Old Chnl Big CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over Old Chnl Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Old Chnl Big CR carry?

About 395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Old Chnl Big CR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Old Chnl Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.