US Bridges

US 65 S over Mo 6

Fair

Grundy County, Missouri · S 22 T 61 N R 24 W · Structure no. 2224

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,209
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Mo 6 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 S over Mo 6 in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 54 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 3,209 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,172 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesMo 6
LocationS 22 T 61 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates40.07518, -93.59239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,209 (2024)
Projected traffic4,172 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over Mo 6 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 65 S over Mo 6 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Mo 6 carry?

About 3,209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Mo 6?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Mo 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.