US Bridges

Rt K E over Castor Rvr

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 2 T 27 N R 9 E · Structure no. 35590

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Castor Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt K E over Castor Rvr in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 447 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesCastor Rvr
LocationS 2 T 27 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates37.01536, -90.04828
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2024)
Projected traffic626 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt K E over Castor Rvr built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Castor Rvr 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 October 2023.

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

About 447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Castor Rvr?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Castor Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.