US Bridges

US 63 S over Potters CR

Poor

Texas County, Missouri · S 31 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 6018

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
198 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,664
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Potters CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S over Potters CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,664 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,762 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesPotters CR
LocationS 31 T 29 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14647, -92.07367
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,664 (2024)
Projected traffic10,762 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S over Potters CR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S over Potters CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 5,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Potters CR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S over Potters CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.