US Bridges

Sand Crk Bottom RD over Chariton Rvr

Fair

Adair County, Missouri · S 27 T 64 N R 16 W · Structure no. 12769

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Crk Bottom RD over Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Crk Bottom RD over Chariton Rvr in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSand Crk Bottom RD
CrossesChariton Rvr
LocationS 27 T 64 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates40.31427, -92.68622
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sand Crk Bottom RD over Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Crk Bottom RD over Chariton Rvr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sand Crk Bottom RD over Chariton Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sand Crk Bottom RD over Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Crk Bottom RD over Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.