US Bridges

E Burr Oak RD 946 over Sandy CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 1817 T 49 N R 3 E · Structure no. 20180

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Burr Oak RD 946 over Sandy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Burr Oak RD 946 over Sandy CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesE Burr Oak RD 946
CrossesSandy CR
LocationS 1817 T 49 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.04406, -90.72039
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E Burr Oak RD 946 over Sandy CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Burr Oak RD 946 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E Burr Oak RD 946 over Sandy CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Burr Oak RD 946 over Sandy CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E Burr Oak RD 946 over Sandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.