Rt B E over Sambo CR
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Missouri · S 28 T 52 N R 22 W · Structure no. 7205
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt B E over Sambo CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Sambo CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt B E over Sambo CR built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt B E over Sambo CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Rt B E over Sambo CR carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt B E over Sambo CR?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rt B E over Sambo CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.