US Bridges

City ST 234 over Whitewater Rvr

Poor

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 25 T 33 N R 10 E · Structure no. 13661

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City ST 234 over Whitewater Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying City ST 234 over Whitewater Rvr in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCity ST 234
CrossesWhitewater Rvr
LocationS 25 T 33 N R 10 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBollinger County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.52124, -89.8838
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City ST 234 over Whitewater Rvr built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is City ST 234 over Whitewater Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does City ST 234 over Whitewater Rvr carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is City ST 234 over Whitewater Rvr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns City ST 234 over Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.