US Bridges

US 65 N over Heaths CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 27 T 48 N R 21 W · Structure no. 1983

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 N over Heaths CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 N over Heaths CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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 3,247 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,682 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 65 N
CrossesHeaths CR
LocationS 27 T 48 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates38.90755, -93.21174
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,247 (2024)
Projected traffic5,682 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 N over Heaths CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 65 N over Heaths 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 N over Heaths CR carry?

About 3,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 65 N over Heaths CR?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 N over Heaths CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.