US Bridges

Cherry ST E over US 65

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 21 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 1341

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry ST E over US 65 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cherry ST E over US 65 in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 5,456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2044. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry ST E
CrossesUS 65
LocationS 21 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.20213, -93.2261
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,456 (2024)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry ST E over US 65 built?

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

What condition is Cherry ST E over US 65 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry ST E over US 65 carry?

About 5,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cherry ST E over US 65?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry ST E over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.