US Bridges

US 65 S over Cahoochie CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 19 T 36 N R 20 W · Structure no. 5256

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,072
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Cahoochie CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 65 S over Cahoochie CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 5,072 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,876 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesCahoochie CR
LocationS 19 T 36 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.85399, -93.17528
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,072 (2024)
Projected traffic8,876 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Cahoochie CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 65 S over Cahoochie 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 November 2023.

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

About 5,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Cahoochie CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 65 S over Cahoochie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.