US Bridges

US 63 S over Br S Fk Mid Fabius

Fair

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 26 T 66 N R 15 W · Structure no. 6085

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Br S Fk Mid Fabius is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 S over Br S Fk Mid Fabius in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4,119 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,208 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesBr S Fk Mid Fabius
LocationS 26 T 66 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates40.49927, -92.55271
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.
Culvert5 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic4,119 (2024)
Projected traffic7,208 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Br S Fk Mid Fabius built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Br S Fk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Br S Fk Mid Fabius carry?

About 4,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Br S Fk Mid Fabius?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 63 S over Br S Fk Mid Fabius?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.