US Bridges

US 65 N over White River Cst Sunset

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 5 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 31045

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
823 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 N over White River Cst Sunset is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 N over White River Cst Sunset in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 17,051 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,839 by 2044. The structure is 823 ft (250.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 65 N
CrossesWhite River Cst Sunset
LocationS 5 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.63375, -93.22506
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length823 ft (250.8 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,051 (2024)
Projected traffic29,839 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 N over White River Cst Sunset built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 65 N over White River Cst Sunset 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 N over White River Cst Sunset carry?

About 17,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 65 N over White River Cst Sunset?

The structure is 823 ft (250.8 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 N over White River Cst Sunset?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.