US Bridges

Mo 156 E over Sand CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 12 T 60 N R 16 W · Structure no. 9531

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 156 E over Sand CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 156 E over Sand CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 156 E
CrossesSand CR
LocationS 12 T 60 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 156
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.02078, -92.64364
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2024)
Projected traffic341 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Mo 156 E over Sand CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 156 E over Sand 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 156 E over Sand CR carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 156 E over Sand CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 156 E over Sand CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.