US Bridges

US 63 S over Fabius Rvr

Fair

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 30 T 67 N R 14 W · Structure no. 4960

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,202
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Fabius Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 S over Fabius Rvr in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1951, 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 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 2,202 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,854 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesFabius Rvr
LocationS 30 T 67 N R 14 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates40.58503, -92.52079
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2024)
Projected traffic3,854 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US 63 S over Fabius Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Fabius Rvr carry?

About 2,202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 63 S over Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.