US Bridges

US 65 S over Lindley CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 34 T 35 N R 20 W · Structure no. 5126

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Lindley CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 65 S over Lindley CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 5,290 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,258 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesLindley CR
LocationS 34 T 35 N R 20 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.7303, -93.12852
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,290 (2024)
Projected traffic9,258 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over Lindley CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 65 S over Lindley CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Lindley CR carry?

About 5,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Lindley CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Lindley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.