US Bridges

Mo 265 S over Hilton Br

Fair

Stone County, Missouri · S 10 T 25 N R 24 W · Structure no. 3137

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,397
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 265 S over Hilton Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 265 S over Hilton Br in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,813 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesMo 265 S
CrossesHilton Br
LocationS 10 T 25 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 265
Coordinates36.88692, -93.55633
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,397 (2024)
Projected traffic7,813 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 265 S over Hilton Br built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 265 S over Hilton Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 265 S over Hilton Br carry?

About 3,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 265 S over Hilton Br?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 265 S over Hilton Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.