US Bridges

US 63 S over Brushy CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 5 T 30 N R 9 W · Structure no. 5479

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,822
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Brushy CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S over Brushy CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 8,822 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,762 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesBrushy CR
LocationS 5 T 30 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates37.32703, -91.95153
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,822 (2024)
Projected traffic16,762 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Brushy CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

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

About 8,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Brushy CR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Brushy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.