US Bridges

US 63 S over Piney CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 12 T 28 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3336

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Piney CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Piney CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3,529 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,705 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesPiney CR
LocationS 12 T 28 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates37.12244, -92.0906
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,529 (2024)
Projected traffic6,705 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Piney CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Piney CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Piney CR carry?

About 3,529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Piney CR?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Piney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.