US Bridges

US 69 S over Big CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 1 T 61 N R 29 W · Structure no. 3935

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Big CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 S over Big CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2044. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 1 T 61 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates40.11874, -94.10789
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2024)
Projected traffic417 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Big CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over 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 Big CR carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Big CR?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.