US Bridges

US 65 S over Cst Sunset RD Cst Wil

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 5 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2639

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
815 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,537
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Cst Sunset RD Cst Wil is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Cst Sunset RD Cst Wil in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 18,537 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,440 by 2044. The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesCst Sunset RD Cst Wil
LocationS 5 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.63362, -93.22526
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length815 ft (248.4 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,537 (2024)
Projected traffic32,440 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over Cst Sunset RD Cst Wil built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 65 S over Cst Sunset RD Cst Wil 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Cst Sunset RD Cst Wil carry?

About 18,537 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Cst Sunset RD Cst Wil?

The structure is 815 ft (248.4 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Cst Sunset RD Cst Wil?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.