US Bridges

US 65 S over Corman CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 31 T 43 N R 21 W · Structure no. 5106

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,748
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Corman CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 65 S over Corman CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 97 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 8,748 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,309 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesCorman CR
LocationS 31 T 43 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.45014, -93.28601
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 inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,748 (2024)
Projected traffic15,309 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over Corman CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 65 S over Corman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Corman CR carry?

About 8,748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Corman CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Corman CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.