US Bridges

Rt W S over Br of Sandy CR

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 8 T 51 N R 5 W · Structure no. 6200

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Br of Sandy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W S over Br of Sandy CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W S
CrossesBr of Sandy CR
LocationS 8 T 51 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.20913, -91.48385
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2024)
Projected traffic245 by 2044
Trucks19%
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

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 W S over Br of Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Br of Sandy CR 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 W S over Br of Sandy CR carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Br of Sandy CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Br of Sandy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.