US Bridges

US 65 S over Rp BU65E to US65S Rp

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 17 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 30491

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,537
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Rp BU65E to US65S Rp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Rp BU65E to US65S Rp 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 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 18,537 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,440 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesRp BU65E to US65S Rp
LocationS 17 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6105, -93.23239
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length364 ft (110.8 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over Rp BU65E to US65S Rp built?

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

What condition is US 65 S over Rp BU65E to US65S Rp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Rp BU65E to US65S Rp carry?

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

How long is US 65 S over Rp BU65E to US65S Rp?

The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Rp BU65E to US65S Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.