US Bridges

US 65 S over Crd Truman Dam Access RD

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 9 T 40 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2588

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Crd Truman Dam Access RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Crd Truman Dam Access RD in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5,768 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,094 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesCrd Truman Dam Access RD
LocationS 9 T 40 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates38.26511, -93.36855
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,768 (2024)
Projected traffic10,094 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over Crd Truman Dam Access RD built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 S over Crd Truman Dam Access RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Crd Truman Dam Access RD carry?

About 5,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Crd Truman Dam Access RD?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Crd Truman Dam Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.