US Bridges

CR 031 over Little Sandy CR

Good

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 1710 T 51 N R 1 W · Structure no. 35417

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 031 over Little Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 031 over Little Sandy CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 031
CrossesLittle Sandy CR
LocationS 1710 T 51 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.19194, -91.05833
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR 031 over Little Sandy CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 031 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 031 over Little Sandy CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 031 over Little Sandy CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 031 over Little Sandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.