US Bridges

US 65 S over Chubb CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 12 T 42 N R 22 W · Structure no. 5107

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,748
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Chubb CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 65 S over Chubb CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesChubb CR
LocationS 12 T 42 N R 22 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates38.43671, -93.30173
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over Chubb CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US 65 S over Chubb 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 Chubb CR carry?

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

How long is US 65 S over Chubb CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Chubb CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.