US Bridges

US 63 S over S Fk Mid Fabius Rv

Poor

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 3 T 65 N R 15 W · Structure no. 6087

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over S Fk Mid Fabius Rv is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S over S Fk Mid Fabius Rv 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,402 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,704 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesS Fk Mid Fabius Rv
LocationS 3 T 65 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountySchuyler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.46608, -92.5649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over S Fk Mid Fabius Rv built?

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

What condition is US 63 S over S Fk Mid Fabius Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.