US Bridges

Rt Ab S over Sand CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 25 T 65 N R 36 W · Structure no. 7004

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ab S over Sand CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ab S over Sand CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ab S
CrossesSand CR
LocationS 25 T 65 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 0AB
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.41579, -95.00634
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 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic189 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Ab S over Sand CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ab 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Ab S over Sand CR carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ab 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ab S over Sand CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.