US Bridges

US 63 S over Dry Wash

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 9 T 23 N R 7 W · Structure no. 6663

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 S over Dry Wash in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,777 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,776 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesDry Wash
LocationS 9 T 23 N R 7 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyHowell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6707, -91.74543
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic7,777 (2024)
Projected traffic14,776 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 63 S over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Dry Wash 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 US 63 S over Dry Wash carry?

About 7,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Dry Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 63 S over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.