Or 70 E over Whetstone Creek
FairPosted for loadCallaway County, Missouri · S 14 T 48 N R 8 W · Structure no. 33312
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 632
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 70 E over Whetstone Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 70 E over Whetstone Creek in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 632 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 70 E over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is Or 70 E over Whetstone Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Or 70 E over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Or 70 E over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Or 70 E over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.