US Bridges

SE 115th RD over Castile CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 19 T 55 N R 33 W · Structure no. 22497

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 115th RD over Castile CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SE 115th RD over Castile CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 125 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 115th RD
CrossesCastile CR
LocationS 19 T 55 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 359
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.5678, -94.65701
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$457,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 115th RD over Castile CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SE 115th RD over Castile 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SE 115th RD over Castile CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 115th RD over Castile CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SE 115th RD over Castile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.