US Bridges

Bu 65 S over Drain Dtch

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 17 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 28623

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,287
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 65 S over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bu 65 S over Drain Dtch in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 24,287 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,645 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBu 65 S
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 17 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates37.21115, -93.25412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 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 traffic24,287 (2024)
Projected traffic37,645 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bu 65 S over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Bu 65 S over Drain Dtch 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 2025.

How much traffic does Bu 65 S over Drain Dtch carry?

About 24,287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bu 65 S over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bu 65 S over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.