US Bridges

Bu 65 S over Cst East Trfy BNSF RR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 18 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 5869

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
824 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
32,275
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 65 S over Cst East Trfy BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bu 65 S over Cst East Trfy BNSF RR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 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 32,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,640 by 2044. The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBu 65 S
CrossesCst East Trfy BNSF RR
LocationS 18 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates37.2113, -93.26184
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length824 ft (251.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,275 (2024)
Projected traffic51,640 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bu 65 S over Cst East Trfy BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Bu 65 S over Cst East Trfy BNSF RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 65 S over Cst East Trfy BNSF RR carry?

About 32,275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bu 65 S over Cst East Trfy BNSF RR?

The structure is 824 ft (251.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 65 S over Cst East Trfy BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.