US Bridges

US 65 S over Dry CR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 3 T 48 N R 21 W · Structure no. 332

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Dry CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 65 S over Dry CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 7,203 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,605 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesDry CR
LocationS 3 T 48 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates38.97642, -93.20309
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,203 (2024)
Projected traffic12,605 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 65 S over Dry CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 65 S over Dry 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 December 2023.

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

About 7,203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Dry CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 65 S over Dry CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.