US Bridges

Bu 65 S over US 65

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 8 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 30490

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,427
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 65 S over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 65 S over US 65 in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,427 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,153 by 2044. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBu 65 S
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 8 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates36.61865, -93.22534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,427 (2024)
Projected traffic22,153 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bu 65 S over US 65 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

About 9,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bu 65 S over US 65?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 65 S over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.