US Bridges

Old 63 RD over N Fk Mid Fabius Rv

PoorPosted for load

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 12 T 66 N R 15 W · Structure no. 14845

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 63 RD over N Fk Mid Fabius Rv is a concrete slab carrying Old 63 RD over N Fk Mid Fabius Rv in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld 63 RD
CrossesN Fk Mid Fabius Rv
LocationS 12 T 66 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates40.54153, -92.53008
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 63 RD over N Fk Mid Fabius Rv built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 63 RD over N Fk Mid Fabius Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old 63 RD over N Fk Mid Fabius Rv carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old 63 RD over N Fk Mid Fabius Rv?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old 63 RD over N Fk Mid Fabius Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.