US Bridges

Cliff DR E over US 65

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 5 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2638

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,266
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff DR E over US 65 is a steel continuous frame carrying Cliff DR E over US 65 in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,659 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCliff DR E
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 5 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.63699, -93.22607
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,266 (2024)
Projected traffic2,659 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cliff DR E over US 65 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliff DR E over US 65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Cliff DR E over US 65 carry?

About 1,266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cliff DR E over US 65?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff DR E over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.