US Bridges

Missouri 165 265 over Table Rock Dam Spillway

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · 8 Mi. SW of Branson · Structure no. CEPSWLMOTBLROCK

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
540 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,974
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Missouri 165 265 over Table Rock Dam Spillway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Missouri 165 265 over Table Rock Dam Spillway in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,974 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2042. The structure is 540 ft (164.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMissouri 165 265
CrossesTable Rock Dam Spillway
Location8 Mi. SW of Branson
RouteState Highway 265
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.59533, -93.31111
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length540 ft (164.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,974 (2021)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Missouri 165 265 over Table Rock Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Missouri 165 265 over Table Rock Dam Spillway 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 2022.

How much traffic does Missouri 165 265 over Table Rock Dam Spillway carry?

About 5,974 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Missouri 165 265 over Table Rock Dam Spillway?

The structure is 540 ft (164.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Missouri 165 265 over Table Rock Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).