US 36 E over Sand Br
FairMacon County, Missouri · S 11 T 57 N R 16 W · Structure no. 6536
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,518
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 E over Sand Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 36 E over Sand Br in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 years old, older 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 6 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 4,518 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,907 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 E over Sand Br built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US 36 E over Sand Br 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 E over Sand Br carry?
About 4,518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US 36 E over Sand Br?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US 36 E over Sand Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.