US Bridges

Rt O E over Castile CR

Fair

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 23 T 58 N R 32 W · Structure no. 30876

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Castile CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Castile CR in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt O E
CrossesCastile CR
LocationS 23 T 58 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0O
CountyDeKalb County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.82051, -94.45662
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2024)
Projected traffic176 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt O E over Castile CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O E over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Castile CR carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Castile CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Castile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.