US Bridges

SW Frost RD over Castile CR

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 3 T 52 N R 32 W · Structure no. 23130

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Frost RD over Castile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Frost RD over Castile CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW Frost RD
CrossesCastile CR
LocationS 3 T 52 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 391
Coordinates39.79123, -94.47095
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 SW Frost RD over Castile CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Frost RD over Castile CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SW Frost RD over Castile CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SW Frost RD over Castile CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SW Frost RD over Castile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.