US Bridges

US 65 S over Shoal CR

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 23 T 57 N R 24 W · Structure no. 3193

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Shoal CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Shoal CR in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,755 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesShoal CR
LocationS 23 T 57 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates39.73294, -93.55558
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed24.2 mi (39 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 Shoal CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 S over Shoal CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Shoal CR carry?

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

How long is US 65 S over Shoal CR?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Shoal CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.