US Bridges

Sand Creek RD over Sand Crk

Good

St. Francois County, Missouri · S 34 T 36 N R 6 E · Structure no. 37117

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Creek RD over Sand Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sand Creek RD over Sand Crk in St. Francois County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSand Creek RD
CrossesSand Crk
LocationS 34 T 36 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates37.77713, -90.3459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic53 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sand Creek RD over Sand Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Creek RD over Sand Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sand Creek RD over Sand Crk carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sand Creek RD over Sand Crk?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Creek RD over Sand Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.