US Bridges

Rt K S over S. Fk Castro Valle

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 1 T 29 N R 7 W · Structure no. 9265

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over S. Fk Castro Valle is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K S over S. Fk Castro Valle in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,292 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesRt K S
CrossesS. Fk Castro Valle
LocationS 1 T 29 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0K
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.22853, -91.66867
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2024)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 K S over S. Fk Castro Valle built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over S. Fk Castro Valle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K S over S. Fk Castro Valle carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over S. Fk Castro Valle?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over S. Fk Castro Valle?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.