US Bridges

Mo 165 S over Fall CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 11 T 22 N R 22 W · Structure no. 718

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
113 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,867
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 165 S over Fall CR is a concrete slab carrying Mo 165 S over Fall CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 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 4,867 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,221 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 165 S
CrossesFall CR
LocationS 11 T 22 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 165
Coordinates36.6165, -93.28198
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,867 (2024)
Projected traffic10,221 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 165 S over Fall CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mo 165 S over Fall 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 165 S over Fall CR carry?

About 4,867 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 165 S over Fall CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 165 S over Fall CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.