US Bridges

Bu 63 S over Horak Br

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 29 T 27 N R 9 W · Structure no. 5831

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 63 S over Horak Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 63 S over Horak Br in Howell 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 7,317 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,976 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBu 63 S
CrossesHorak Br
LocationS 29 T 27 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates36.98416, -91.95599
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,317 (2024)
Projected traffic10,976 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bu 63 S over Horak Br built?

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

What condition is Bu 63 S over Horak 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 63 S over Horak Br carry?

About 7,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bu 63 S over Horak Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 63 S over Horak Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.