US Bridges

Rt Bb S over Sand CR

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 31 T 42 N R 4 E · Structure no. 8392

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,689
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb S over Sand CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Bb S over Sand CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,689 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt Bb S
CrossesSand CR
LocationS 31 T 42 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates38.3273, -90.61127
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,689 (2024)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt Bb S over Sand CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt Bb S over Sand 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Bb S over Sand CR carry?

About 1,689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb S over Sand CR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb S over Sand CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.