US Bridges

US 65 N over US 160

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 4381

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 N over US 160 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 65 N 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 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 18,268 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,969 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 N
CrossesUS 160
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.74916, -93.22266
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
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 traffic18,268 (2024)
Projected traffic31,969 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 N over US 160 built?

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

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

About 18,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 65 N 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 N over US 160?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.