US 65 N over Elk Valley CR
PoorChristian County, Missouri · S 33 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 402
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 277 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,491
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 N over Elk Valley CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 N over Elk Valley CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,491 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,859 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 N over Elk Valley CR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 N over Elk Valley CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US 65 N over Elk Valley CR carry?
About 16,491 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 65 N over Elk Valley CR?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 N over Elk Valley CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.