US Bridges

US 63 S over BNSF RR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 12 T 28 N R 11 W · Structure no. 4915

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over BNSF RR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S over BNSF RR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 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 3,529 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,705 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 12 T 28 N R 11 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.12585, -92.09321
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,529 (2024)
Projected traffic6,705 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 63 S over BNSF RR 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 BNSF RR carry?

About 3,529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.