US Bridges

Hensley RD over Sandy CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 198 T 41 N R 5 E · Structure no. 19130

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hensley RD over Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hensley RD over Sandy CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 115 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHensley RD
CrossesSandy CR
LocationS 198 T 41 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 185
Coordinates38.28774, -90.47685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
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 Hensley RD over Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Hensley RD over Sandy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Hensley RD over Sandy CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hensley RD over Sandy CR?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hensley RD over Sandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.