US Bridges

Rt T E over W Castor Br

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 1 T 34 N R 7 E · Structure no. 9866

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over W Castor Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt T E over W Castor Br in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt T E
CrossesW Castor Br
LocationS 1 T 34 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0T
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.6792, -90.20707
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 W Castor Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T E over W Castor Br 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 W Castor Br carry?

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

How long is Rt T E over W Castor Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over W Castor Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.