US Bridges

US 65 S over Busiek RD Camp CR

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 15 T 25 N R 21 W · Structure no. 11816

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Busiek RD Camp CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Busiek RD Camp CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,250 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesBusiek RD Camp CR
LocationS 15 T 25 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.86293, -93.22791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic26,250 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Busiek RD Camp CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 65 S over Busiek RD Camp 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 US 65 S over Busiek RD Camp CR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Busiek RD Camp CR?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Busiek RD Camp CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.