US Bridges

US 63 S over Lit Piney CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 32 T 36 N R 8 W · Structure no. 5257

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,353
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Lit Piney CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Lit Piney CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 5 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 5,353 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,171 by 2044. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesLit Piney CR
LocationS 32 T 36 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates37.79079, -91.82835
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,353 (2024)
Projected traffic10,171 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over Lit Piney CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 63 S over Lit Piney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Lit Piney CR carry?

About 5,353 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Lit Piney CR?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Lit Piney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.