US Bridges

Rt Y S over Sand Spring

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 7 T 22 N R 2 W · Structure no. 7336

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Sand Spring is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y S over Sand Spring in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesSand Spring
LocationS 7 T 22 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates36.56906, -91.22769
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 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic69 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Y S over Sand Spring built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Sand Spring 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 Y S over Sand Spring carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Sand Spring?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Sand Spring?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.