US 65 N over Finley Rvr
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Missouri · S 27 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 464
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,623
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 N over Finley Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 N over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23,623 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,340 by 2044. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 73 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Finley Rvr built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is US 65 N over Finley Rvr 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 65 N over Finley Rvr carry?
About 23,623 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 65 N over Finley Rvr?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 N over Finley Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.