US Bridges

Mo 14 E over US 65

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 22 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2671

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,332
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 14 E over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 14 E over US 65 in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 48 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 14,332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,964 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMo 14 E
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 22 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates37.0236, -93.22868
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,332 (2024)
Projected traffic32,964 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 14 E over US 65 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Mo 14 E over US 65 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 Mo 14 E over US 65 carry?

About 14,332 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 14 E over US 65?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 14 E over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.