US Bridges

County RD 415 over Br of Sandy CR

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 10 T 33 N R 11 E · Structure no. 12320

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 415 over Br of Sandy CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 415 over Br of Sandy CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 415
CrossesBr of Sandy CR
LocationS 10 T 33 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyCape Girardeau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.56628, -89.81133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic32 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 County RD 415 over Br of Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 415 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 415 over Br of Sandy CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 415 over Br of Sandy CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 415 over Br of Sandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.