US Bridges

US 65 S over Emory CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 5 T 23 N R 21 W · Structure no. 685

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,826
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Emory CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 65 S over Emory CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 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 36,826 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,446 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesEmory CR
LocationS 5 T 23 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.72745, -93.22071
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,826 (2024)
Projected traffic64,446 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Emory CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 65 S over Emory 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 Emory CR carry?

About 36,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Emory CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns US 65 S over Emory CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.