US Bridges

US 36 W over E Fk Castile CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 14 T 57 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1286

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,352
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over E Fk Castile CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 36 W over E Fk Castile CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,352 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,239 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 36 W
CrossesE Fk Castile CR
LocationS 14 T 57 N R 32 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.76236, -94.46883
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,352 (2024)
Projected traffic11,239 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 36 W over E Fk Castile CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 W over E Fk 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 US 36 W over E Fk Castile CR carry?

About 5,352 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over E Fk Castile CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 36 W over E Fk Castile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.