US Bridges

NW 284th ST over Castile CR

Poor

Clinton County, Missouri · S 1 T 55 N R 33 W · Structure no. 21811

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 284th ST over Castile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 284th ST over Castile CR in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNW 284th ST
CrossesCastile CR
LocationS 1 T 55 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 324
Coordinates39.60911, -94.54658
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$799,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 284th ST over Castile CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is NW 284th ST over Castile CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does NW 284th ST over Castile CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 284th ST over Castile CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 284th ST over Castile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.