US Bridges

Rt N E over Sandy CR

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 10 T 65 N R 25 W · Structure no. 7716

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Sandy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt N E over Sandy CR in Mercer 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 5 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 391 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesSandy CR
LocationS 10 T 65 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.43864, -93.70096
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2024)
Projected traffic489 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Rt N E over Sandy CR built?

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

What condition is Rt N E over Sandy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Sandy CR carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Sandy CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Sandy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.