US Bridges

US 63 S over Hog CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 25 T 30 N R 10 W · Structure no. 4630

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Hog CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Hog CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 102 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 6,113 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,615 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesHog CR
LocationS 25 T 30 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.27108, -91.98589
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,113 (2024)
Projected traffic11,615 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$728,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over Hog CR built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 63 S over Hog 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 Hog CR carry?

About 6,113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Hog CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Hog CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.