US Bridges

US 65 S over KCS RR

Fair

Saline County, Missouri · S 16 T 50 N R 21 W · Structure no. 779

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 S over KCS RR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,509 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,162 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 16 T 50 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountySaline County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.12186, -93.21465
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,509 (2024)
Projected traffic7,162 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 65 S over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 65 S over KCS 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 65 S over KCS RR carry?

About 5,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over KCS RR?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.