US Bridges

US 63 S over S Fabius Br

Fair

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 3 T 65 N R 15 W · Structure no. 6086

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over S Fabius Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 S over S Fabius Br 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 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 4,402 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,704 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesS Fabius Br
LocationS 3 T 65 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates40.47371, -92.56211
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,402 (2024)
Projected traffic7,704 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 S Fabius Br built?

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

What condition is US 63 S over S Fabius Br 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 S Fabius Br carry?

About 4,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over S Fabius Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 63 S over S Fabius Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.