US Bridges

US 63 S over Spring CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 1 T 32 N R 9 W · Structure no. 486

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,722
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Spring CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 S over Spring CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, 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 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 4,722 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,972 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesSpring CR
LocationS 1 T 32 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.50354, -91.86264
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,722 (2024)
Projected traffic8,972 by 2044
Trucks22%
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 Spring CR built?

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

What condition is US 63 S over Spring 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 May 2023.

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

About 4,722 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Spring CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 63 S over Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.