US Bridges

Sandy Creek RD over Trib of Sandy CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 194 T 41 N R 5 E · Structure no. 23848

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek RD over Trib of Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sandy Creek RD over Trib of Sandy CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Creek RD
CrossesTrib of Sandy CR
LocationS 194 T 41 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.28854, -90.45577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Sandy Creek RD over Trib of Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek RD over Trib of 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 Sandy Creek RD over Trib of Sandy CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek RD over Trib of Sandy CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Creek RD over Trib of Sandy CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.