US Bridges

S Liberty RD over Sanford CR

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 5 T 43 N R 10 W · Structure no. 36203

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Liberty RD over Sanford CR is a concrete culvert carrying S Liberty RD over Sanford CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Liberty RD
CrossesSanford CR
LocationS 5 T 43 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.50918, -92.04844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Liberty RD over Sanford CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Liberty RD over Sanford 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 S Liberty RD over Sanford CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Liberty RD over Sanford CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns S Liberty RD over Sanford CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.