County RD 551 over Old Castor Rvr
PoorClosed to trafficStoddard County, Missouri · S 34 T 27 N R 11 E · Structure no. 14047
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 551 over Old Castor Rvr is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County RD 551 over Old Castor Rvr in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 551 over Old Castor Rvr built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 551 over Old Castor Rvr 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does County RD 551 over Old Castor Rvr carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 551 over Old Castor Rvr?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 551 over Old Castor Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.