US Bridges

US 69 S over Bucks Br

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 10 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 5856

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Bucks Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 69 S over Bucks Br in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 3,602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,683 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesBucks Br
LocationS 10 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
Coordinates40.26846, -94.02777
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,602 (2024)
Projected traffic4,683 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Bucks Br built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over Bucks Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Bucks Br carry?

About 3,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Bucks Br?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 69 S over Bucks Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.