US Bridges

US 63 S over Big Piney Rvr

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 16 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 4478

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,053
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Big Piney Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Big Piney Rvr in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6,053 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,501 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesBig Piney Rvr
LocationS 16 T 29 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.19521, -92.03908
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,053 (2024)
Projected traffic11,501 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over Big Piney Rvr built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does US 63 S over Big Piney Rvr carry?

About 6,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Big Piney Rvr?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Big Piney Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.