US Bridges

Branson Hills Pkwy over US 65

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 29 T 23 N R 21 W · Structure no. 4249

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,531
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branson Hills Pkwy over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Branson Hills Pkwy over US 65 in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,531 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,415 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesBranson Hills Pkwy
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 29 T 23 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.66938, -93.221
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,531 (2024)
Projected traffic7,415 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Branson Hills Pkwy over US 65 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branson Hills Pkwy 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 Branson Hills Pkwy over US 65 carry?

About 3,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Branson Hills Pkwy over US 65?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Branson Hills Pkwy over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.