US Bridges

Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Sandy CR

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 10 T 41 N R 4 E · Structure no. 18747

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Sandy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Sandy CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,352 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Lemay Ferry RD
CrossesTrib of Sandy CR
LocationS 10 T 41 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 107
Coordinates38.30034, -90.51725
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2023)
Projected traffic1,352 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Sandy 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Sandy CR carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Sandy CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lemay Ferry RD over Trib of Sandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.