US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Sandy Br

Fair

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 11 T 32 N R 11 E · Structure no. 8093

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Sandy Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Bb E over Sandy Br in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 617 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesSandy Br
LocationS 11 T 32 N R 11 E
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates37.46764, -89.80412
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic617 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bb E over Sandy Br built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Sandy Br 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 Rt Bb E over Sandy Br carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Sandy Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb E over Sandy Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.