US Bridges

US 65 S over Roach Lk

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 25 T 57 N R 24 W · Structure no. 4831

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,860
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Roach Lk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Roach Lk in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesRoach Lk
LocationS 25 T 57 N R 24 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyLivingston County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.72369, -93.55546
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed21.1 mi (34 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 Roach Lk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 S over Roach Lk 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 Roach Lk carry?

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

How long is US 65 S over Roach Lk?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Roach Lk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.