US Bridges

Rt J W over US 65

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 3 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 35044

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,582
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J W over US 65 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt J W over US 65 in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,582 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,439 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt J W
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 3 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates37.07014, -93.22863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,582 (2024)
Projected traffic17,439 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J W over US 65 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J W 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 Rt J W over US 65 carry?

About 7,582 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt J W over US 65?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J W over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.