Best RD over Sand CR
FairSt. Francois County, Missouri · S 4 T 35 N R 6 E · Structure no. 31194
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Best RD over Sand CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Best RD over Sand CR in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Best RD over Sand CR built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Best RD 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Best RD over Sand CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Best RD over Sand CR?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Best RD over Sand CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.