US Bridges

165th ST over S Big CR

FairClosed to traffic

Daviess County, Missouri · S 19 T 59 N R 28 W · Structure no. 24528

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

165th ST over S Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 165th ST over S Big CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 42 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries165th ST
CrossesS Big CR
LocationS 19 T 59 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.9102, -94.08543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 165th ST over S Big CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is 165th ST over S Big 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 165th ST over S Big CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 165th ST over S Big CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 165th ST over S Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.