US Bridges

63rd ST Tfwy over Small CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 6 T 48 N R 32 W · Structure no. 25474

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,890
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd ST Tfwy over Small CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 63rd ST Tfwy over Small CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 17,890 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,257 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries63rd ST Tfwy
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 6 T 48 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.01298, -94.5
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,890 (2024)
Projected traffic23,257 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 63rd ST Tfwy over Small CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd ST Tfwy over Small 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 63rd ST Tfwy over Small CR carry?

About 17,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 63rd ST Tfwy over Small CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 63rd ST Tfwy over Small CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.