US Bridges

Old Historic 165 over Short CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 19 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 32105

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,928
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Historic 165 over Short CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Historic 165 over Short CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 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 4,928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,856 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Historic 165
CrossesShort CR
LocationS 19 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.59395, -93.25839
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,928 (2023)
Projected traffic9,856 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Historic 165 over Short CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Historic 165 over Short CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Old Historic 165 over Short CR carry?

About 4,928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Historic 165 over Short CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old Historic 165 over Short CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.