US Bridges

NE 301 over Sand Creek

Good

Henry County, Missouri · S 20 T 43 N R 25 W · Structure no. 36478

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 301 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NE 301 over Sand Creek in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 301
CrossesSand Creek
LocationS 20 T 43 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates38.48889, -93.69833
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NE 301 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 301 over Sand Creek 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 NE 301 over Sand Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 301 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NE 301 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.