Rt J E over US 65
FairChristian County, Missouri · S 3 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 3199
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,521
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt J E over US 65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over US 65 in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,598 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt J E over US 65 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt J 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rt J E over US 65 carry?
About 8,521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt J E over US 65?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Rt J E over US 65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.