US Bridges

US 63 S over Sherrill CR

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 6 T 33 N R 8 W · Structure no. 483

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Sherrill CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Sherrill CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,278 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesSherrill CR
LocationS 6 T 33 N R 8 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates37.58496, -91.86262
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,357 (2024)
Projected traffic8,278 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Sherrill CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 63 S over Sherrill CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 4,357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Sherrill CR?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Sherrill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.