US Bridges

Bu 63 S over US 60

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 13 T 27 N R 10 W · Structure no. 29335

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 63 S over US 60 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 63 S over US 60 in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 63 S
CrossesUS 60
LocationS 13 T 27 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates37.01204, -91.99319
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2024)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 63 S over US 60 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bu 63 S over US 60 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 63 S over US 60 carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bu 63 S over US 60?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 63 S over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.