US Bridges

Rt F E over Sand CR

Fair

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 5 T 35 N R 7 E · Structure no. 9679

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,633
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Sand CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt F E over Sand CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,286 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt F E
CrossesSand CR
LocationS 5 T 35 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates37.76033, -90.28344
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,633 (2024)
Projected traffic2,286 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 F E over Sand CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F E 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt F E over Sand CR carry?

About 1,633 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Sand CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Sand CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.