US Bridges

US 65 N over Woods Fk N

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 33 T 26 N R 21 W · Structure no. 11949

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,163
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 N over Woods Fk N is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 65 N over Woods Fk N in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,285 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 65 N
CrossesWoods Fk N
LocationS 33 T 26 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates36.90606, -93.24252
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,163 (2024)
Projected traffic28,285 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 N over Woods Fk N built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 N over Woods Fk N in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 N over Woods Fk N carry?

About 16,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 65 N over Woods Fk N?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 N over Woods Fk N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.