US Bridges

Poe Ave over Trib of Mid Fabius

FairPosted for load

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 4 T 64 N R 13 W · Structure no. 20518

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poe Ave over Trib of Mid Fabius is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poe Ave over Trib of Mid Fabius in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPoe Ave
CrossesTrib of Mid Fabius
LocationS 4 T 64 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 263
Coordinates40.38679, -92.35924
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poe Ave over Trib of Mid Fabius built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Poe Ave over Trib of Mid Fabius 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Poe Ave over Trib of Mid Fabius carry?

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

How long is Poe Ave over Trib of Mid Fabius?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Poe Ave over Trib of Mid Fabius?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.