US Bridges

US 65 N over Cst Catalpa ST

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 28 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 1344

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,693
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 N over Cst Catalpa ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 65 N over Cst Catalpa ST 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.

It carries about 37,693 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,424 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 N
CrossesCst Catalpa ST
LocationS 28 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates37.19132, -93.22585
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,693 (2024)
Projected traffic58,424 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 N over Cst Catalpa ST built?

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

What condition is US 65 N over Cst Catalpa ST 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 N over Cst Catalpa ST carry?

About 37,693 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 65 N over Cst Catalpa ST?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 N over Cst Catalpa ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.