Bu 65 S over Cst Downing ST Cst Ol
PoorTaney County, Missouri · S 9 T 22 N R 22 W · Structure no. 5493
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,427
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 65 S over Cst Downing ST Cst Ol is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 65 S over Cst Downing ST Cst Ol in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,427 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,153 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 65 S over Cst Downing ST Cst Ol built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Bu 65 S over Cst Downing ST Cst Ol in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bu 65 S over Cst Downing ST Cst Ol carry?
About 9,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bu 65 S over Cst Downing ST Cst Ol?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 65 S over Cst Downing ST Cst Ol?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.