Apricot ST over Sand Crk
FairPosted for loadMercer County, Missouri · S 25 T 67 N R 24 W · Structure no. 14625
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Apricot ST over Sand Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apricot ST over Sand Crk in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Apricot ST over Sand Crk built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Apricot ST over Sand Crk 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Apricot ST over Sand Crk carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Apricot ST over Sand Crk?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Apricot ST over Sand Crk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.