US Bridges

Sandy Church RD over Trib of Sandy CR

Good

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 29 T 41 N R 5 W · Structure no. 34206

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
723
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Church RD over Trib of Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sandy Church RD over Trib of Sandy CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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.

It carries about 723 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSandy Church RD
CrossesTrib of Sandy CR
LocationS 29 T 41 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.26276, -90.48135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2023)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Sandy Church RD over Trib of Sandy CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

About 723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Church RD over Trib of Sandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.