US Bridges

Or 65 S over US 65

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 32 T 24 N R 21 W · Structure no. 12145

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 65 S over US 65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 65 S over US 65 in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2044. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 65 S
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 32 T 24 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates36.73656, -93.22123
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2024)
Projected traffic907 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 65 S over US 65 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

About 432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 65 S over US 65?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Or 65 S over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.