US Bridges

US 65 S over Grand Rvr

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 14 T 57 N R 24 W · Structure no. 1031

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Grand Rvr in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 60 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,755 by 2044. The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 14 T 57 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyLivingston County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.75427, -93.55867
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,230 ft (374.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,860 (2024)
Projected traffic6,755 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US 65 S over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 65 S over Grand 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Grand Rvr carry?

About 3,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.