US Bridges

US 63 S over Warm Fork BNSF RR

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 32 T 22 N R 5 W · Structure no. 1221

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Warm Fork BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Warm Fork BNSF RR in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 11,830 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,477 by 2044. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesWarm Fork BNSF RR
LocationS 32 T 22 N R 5 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.52023, -91.53701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,830 (2024)
Projected traffic22,477 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Warm Fork BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Warm Fork BNSF RR 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 US 63 S over Warm Fork BNSF RR carry?

About 11,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Warm Fork BNSF RR?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Warm Fork BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.