US 63 S over Bender CR
GoodTexas County, Missouri · S 14 T 31 N R 9 W · Structure no. 488
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,761
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 S over Bender CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Bender CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 5,761 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,946 by 2044. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 S over Bender CR built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 63 S over Bender 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 63 S over Bender CR carry?
About 5,761 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 63 S over Bender CR?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 S over Bender CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.