US Bridges

Mo 116 E over Castile CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 25 T 55 N R 34 W · Structure no. 30308

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
562 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 116 E over Castile CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 116 E over Castile CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2044. The structure is 562 ft (171.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMo 116 E
CrossesCastile CR
LocationS 25 T 55 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.55747, -94.66549
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length562 ft (171.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic793 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 116 E over Castile CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 116 E 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 116 E over Castile CR carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 116 E over Castile CR?

The structure is 562 ft (171.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 116 E over Castile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.