US Bridges

US 65 S over Bee CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 21 T 23 N R 21 W · Structure no. 4250

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,508
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Bee CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 65 S over Bee CR 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 5 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 47,508 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,139 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesBee CR
LocationS 21 T 23 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67555, -93.22129
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,508 (2024)
Projected traffic83,139 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 S over Bee CR built?

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

What condition is US 65 S over Bee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Bee CR carry?

About 47,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Bee CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 65 S over Bee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.