US 65 S over US 36

Fair

Livingston County, Missouri · S 12 T 57 N R 24 W · Structure no. 973

Built: 1964; 61 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2024
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 173 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 5,512; 2024 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over US 36 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 S over US 36 in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,512 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,166 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S

CrossesUS 36

LocationS 12 T 57 N R 24 W

RouteU.S. Route 65

CountyLivingston County

StateMissouri

Coordinates39.77313, -93.55274

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating52.6 US tons

Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadH 20

Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)

Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)

Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)

Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,512 (2024)

Projected traffic7,166 by 2044

Trucks13%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionOne-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency

Maintained byState Highway Agency

Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time

Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength

Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over US 36 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 S over US 36 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 US 36 carry?

About 5,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over US 36?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over US 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.