US Bridges

Bu 65 S over Turkey CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 9 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 5518

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,427
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 65 S over Turkey CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 65 S over Turkey CR 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 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 9,427 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,153 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 65 S
CrossesTurkey CR
LocationS 9 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 65
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6286, -93.21843
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,427 (2024)
Projected traffic22,153 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 65 S over Turkey CR 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 Turkey 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 65 S over Turkey CR carry?

About 9,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bu 65 S over Turkey CR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 65 S over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.