US Bridges

Rt Jj S over Castro Valley

PoorPosted for load

Shannon County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 6 W · Structure no. 6820

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
929
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj S over Castro Valley is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Jj S over Castro Valley in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 929 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Jj S
CrossesCastro Valley
LocationS 6 T 29 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0JJ
Coordinates37.2241, -91.64939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic929 (2024)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Jj S over Castro Valley built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Jj S over Castro Valley in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Jj S over Castro Valley carry?

About 929 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj S over Castro Valley?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj S over Castro Valley?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.