US Bridges

US 65 S over Bear CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 20 T 24 N R 21 W · Structure no. 11828

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Bear CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Bear CR in Taney 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 5 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 15,125 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,469 by 2044. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesBear CR
LocationS 20 T 24 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.76931, -93.2242
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,125 (2024)
Projected traffic26,469 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over Bear CR built?

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

What condition is US 65 S over Bear 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 June 2024.

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

About 15,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Bear CR?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Bear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.