US Bridges

Selmore Overpass E over US 65

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 9 T 26 N R 21 W · Structure no. 3158

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selmore Overpass E over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Selmore Overpass E over US 65 in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSelmore Overpass E
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 9 T 26 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.97305, -93.23123
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Selmore Overpass E over US 65 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selmore Overpass E over US 65 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 Selmore Overpass E over US 65 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Selmore Overpass E over US 65?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Selmore Overpass E over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.