US Bridges

US 65 S over Cedar CR

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 16 T 46 N R 21 W · Structure no. 584

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,743
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Cedar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Cedar CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,743 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesCedar CR
LocationS 16 T 46 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates38.76169, -93.22568
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,743 (2024)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 S over Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 65 S over Cedar CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Cedar CR carry?

About 4,743 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Cedar CR?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Cedar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.