US Bridges

US 69 S over S Big CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 23 T 59 N R 29 W · Structure no. 5266

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over S Big CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 69 S over S Big CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesS Big CR
LocationS 23 T 59 N R 29 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates39.91665, -94.11582
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic494 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 S Big CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over S 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 January 2024.

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

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over S Big CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 S over S Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.