US Bridges

US 71 S over Sand CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 19 T 65 N R 36 W · Structure no. 5697

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 S over Sand CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 71 S over Sand CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5,035 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,574 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 71 S
CrossesSand CR
LocationS 19 T 65 N R 36 W
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates40.41965, -95.00365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,035 (2024)
Projected traffic10,574 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 71 S over Sand CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 S 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 71 S over Sand CR carry?

About 5,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 71 S over Sand CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 S over Sand CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.