US Bridges

US 65 S over Tater CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 4 T 54 N R 23 W · Structure no. 5061

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,683
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Tater CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Tater CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,683 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,695 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesTater CR
LocationS 4 T 54 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates39.52044, -93.4757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,683 (2024)
Projected traffic4,695 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 65 S over Tater CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 S over Tater 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,683 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Tater CR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Tater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.