US Bridges

Castle Ranch RD over Trib to Cotter CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 22 T 40 N R 4 E · Structure no. 34460

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Ranch RD over Trib to Cotter CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Castle Ranch RD over Trib to Cotter CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 467 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 934 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCastle Ranch RD
CrossesTrib to Cotter CR
LocationS 22 T 40 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.1853, -90.56022
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2023)
Projected traffic934 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Castle Ranch RD over Trib to Cotter CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle Ranch RD over Trib to Cotter 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 Castle Ranch RD over Trib to Cotter CR carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Castle Ranch RD over Trib to Cotter CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Ranch RD over Trib to Cotter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.