US Bridges

US 65 N over Pomme De Terre Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 16 T 31 N R 20 W · Structure no. 1689

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,848
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 N over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 N over Pomme De Terre Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 58 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 6,848 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,614 by 2044. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 65 N
CrossesPomme De Terre Rvr
LocationS 16 T 31 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates37.41576, -93.14524
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
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,848 (2024)
Projected traffic10,614 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 N over Pomme De Terre Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 65 N over Pomme De Terre Rvr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 N over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?

About 6,848 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 65 N over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 N over Pomme De Terre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.