US Bridges

US 65 S over Moc RR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 5 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 837

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Moc RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Moc RR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 63 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 9,304 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,421 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesMoc RR
LocationS 5 T 45 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71499, -93.25004
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,304 (2024)
Projected traffic14,421 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Moc RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 65 S over Moc RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Moc RR carry?

About 9,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Moc RR?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Moc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.