US Bridges

US 65 S over N Emory CR

Poor

Taney County, Missouri · S 33 T 24 N R 21 W · Structure no. 12030

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,558
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over N Emory CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over N Emory 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,558 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,477 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesN Emory CR
LocationS 33 T 24 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.73375, -93.22098
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,558 (2024)
Projected traffic32,477 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over N Emory CR built?

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

What condition is US 65 S over N Emory CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 S over N Emory CR carry?

About 18,558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over N Emory CR?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over N Emory CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.