US Bridges

US 65 S over US 160

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 4380

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over US 160 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 65 S over US 160 in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,125 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,469 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesUS 160
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.7493, -93.22295
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,125 (2024)
Projected traffic26,469 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 160 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 S over US 160 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 US 160 carry?

About 15,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over US 160?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over US 160?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.