US Bridges

County RD 154 over Trib of Whetstone

Good

Callaway County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 8 W · Structure no. 28749

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 154 over Trib of Whetstone is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 154 over Trib of Whetstone in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 154
CrossesTrib of Whetstone
LocationS 2 T 48 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 411
Coordinates38.96261, -91.772
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 154 over Trib of Whetstone built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 154 over Trib of Whetstone in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 154 over Trib of Whetstone carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 154 over Trib of Whetstone?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 154 over Trib of Whetstone?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.