US Bridges

SE 65th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R

PoorPosted for load

Barton County, Missouri · S 25 T 32 N R 30 W · Structure no. 18832

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 65th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 65th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 65th LN
CrossesTrib N Fk Spring R
LocationS 25 T 32 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 201
Coordinates37.48889, -94.17881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 65th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 65th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SE 65th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 65th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SE 65th LN over Trib N Fk Spring R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.