US Bridges

US 65 S over Bu 65

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 16 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 1339

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,218
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Bu 65 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 S over Bu 65 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23,218 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,988 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesBu 65
LocationS 16 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates37.20963, -93.22608
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,218 (2024)
Projected traffic35,988 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over Bu 65 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 65 S over Bu 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Bu 65 carry?

About 23,218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Bu 65?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Bu 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.