US Bridges

US 63 S over Is 44

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 1 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 3722

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Is 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Is 44 in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 15,234 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,374 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesIs 44
LocationS 1 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates37.96139, -91.76571
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,234 (2024)
Projected traffic24,374 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 63 S over Is 44 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Is 44 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Is 44 carry?

About 15,234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Is 44?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Is 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.