US Bridges

Sandy Slough Rd. over Sandy Slough

Good

Lincoln County, Missouri · Winfield · Structure no. CEPLMSMO-000001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Sandy Slough Rd. over Sandy Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Slough Rd. over Sandy Slough in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Slough Rd.
CrossesSandy Slough
LocationWinfield
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00337, -90.69306
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$31,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Slough Rd. over Sandy Slough built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Slough Rd. over Sandy Slough 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Sandy Slough Rd. over Sandy Slough carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Slough Rd. over Sandy Slough?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Slough Rd. over Sandy Slough?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).