US Bridges

Rt U S over Mid Fabius Rvr

Fair

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 24 T 66 N R 15 W · Structure no. 5672

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Mid Fabius Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt U S over Mid Fabius Rvr in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U S
CrossesMid Fabius Rvr
LocationS 24 T 66 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountySchuyler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.51102, -92.52985
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2024)
Projected traffic323 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt U S over Mid Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S over Mid 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 Rt U S over Mid Fabius Rvr carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Mid Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Mid Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.