US Bridges

US 63 S over Berry Br

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 29 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 6019

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S over Berry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 63 S over Berry Br 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 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 6,170 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,723 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 S
CrossesBerry Br
LocationS 29 T 29 N R 10 W
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.17153, -92.05354
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,170 (2024)
Projected traffic11,723 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 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 Berry Br built?

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

What condition is US 63 S over Berry Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S over Berry Br carry?

About 6,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S over Berry Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 63 S over Berry Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.