US Bridges

Sappington Brg RD over Meramec Rvr

Good

Crawford County, Missouri · S 35 T 40 N R 2 W · Structure no. 28619

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sappington Brg RD over Meramec Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sappington Brg RD over Meramec Rvr in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSappington Brg RD
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 35 T 40 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 141
Coordinates38.15849, -91.10887
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Sappington Brg RD over Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sappington Brg RD over Meramec Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sappington Brg RD over Meramec Rvr carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sappington Brg RD over Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sappington Brg RD over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.