US Bridges

Mo 744 W over US 65

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 9 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 1335

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 744 W over US 65 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 744 W over US 65 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 57 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 9,103 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,565 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 744 W
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 9 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 744
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.23893, -93.2248
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,103 (2024)
Projected traffic14,565 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 744 W over US 65 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Mo 744 W over US 65 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 744 W over US 65 carry?

About 9,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 744 W over US 65?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 744 W over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.