US Bridges

Rt K E over Sandy CR

Good

Audrain County, Missouri · S 10 T 51 N R 5 W · Structure no. 6864

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt K E over Sandy CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesSandy CR
LocationS 10 T 51 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates39.20266, -91.45626
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2024)
Projected traffic438 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 E over Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt K E over Sandy CR 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 Sandy CR carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Sandy CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Sandy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.