US Bridges

NW Bethany Church over Br of Castile CR

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 10 T 56 N R 32 W · Structure no. 13234

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Bethany Church over Br of Castile CR is a concrete culvert carrying NW Bethany Church over Br of Castile CR in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Bethany Church
CrossesBr of Castile CR
LocationS 10 T 56 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyClinton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.68484, -94.48926
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NW Bethany Church over Br of Castile CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Bethany Church over Br of 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NW Bethany Church over Br of Castile CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW Bethany Church over Br of Castile CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NW Bethany Church over Br of Castile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.