US Bridges

Mo 30 E over Sands CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 18 T 42 N R 4 E · Structure no. 2178

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,109
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 30 E over Sands CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 30 E over Sands CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 21,109 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,885 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 30 E
CrossesSands CR
LocationS 18 T 42 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates38.37794, -90.62619
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,109 (2024)
Projected traffic35,885 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 30 E over Sands CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 30 E over Sands 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 30 E over Sands CR carry?

About 21,109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 30 E over Sands CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 30 E over Sands CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.