US Bridges

Rt T E over Castor Rvr

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 6 T 34 N R 8 E · Structure no. 3195

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Castor Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt T E over Castor Rvr in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 652 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 913 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesCastor Rvr
LocationS 6 T 34 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates37.68229, -90.18823
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2024)
Projected traffic913 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 T E over Castor Rvr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T E over Castor Rvr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Castor Rvr carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Castor Rvr?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt T E over Castor Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.