US Bridges

US 65 S over Finley Rvr

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Missouri · S 28 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2672

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Finley Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2023, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25,880 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,290 by 2044. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesFinley Rvr
LocationS 28 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates37.01692, -93.22921
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,880 (2024)
Projected traffic45,290 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 65 S over Finley Rvr 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 Finley Rvr carry?

About 25,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Finley Rvr?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.