US Bridges

Falcon RD over Trib Sandy CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 21 T 65 N R 25 W · Structure no. 34952

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falcon RD over Trib Sandy CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falcon RD over Trib Sandy CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFalcon RD
CrossesTrib Sandy CR
LocationS 21 T 65 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates40.40964, -93.71819
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Falcon RD over Trib Sandy CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falcon RD over Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Falcon RD over Trib Sandy CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Falcon RD over Trib Sandy CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Falcon RD over Trib Sandy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.