US 65 S over Salt Fork CR
FairSaline County, Missouri · S 27 T 51 N R 22 W · Structure no. 4529
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,675
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 S over Salt Fork CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over Salt Fork CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 4,675 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,181 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 S over Salt Fork CR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 65 S over Salt Fork 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 Salt Fork CR carry?
About 4,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 65 S over Salt Fork CR?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 S over Salt Fork CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.