US Bridges

N Purkey Hill LN over Sand CR

Fair

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 36 T 65 N R 16 W · Structure no. 31484

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Purkey Hill LN over Sand CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Purkey Hill LN over Sand CR in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN Purkey Hill LN
CrossesSand CR
LocationS 36 T 65 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountySchuyler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.39064, -92.63342
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Purkey Hill LN over Sand CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Purkey Hill LN 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 2024.

How much traffic does N Purkey Hill LN over Sand CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Purkey Hill LN over Sand CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N Purkey Hill LN over Sand CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.