US Bridges

Sand Shoals RD over Big Piney Rvr

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 8 T 31 N R 9 W · Structure no. 30683

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Shoals RD over Big Piney Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Shoals RD over Big Piney Rvr in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSand Shoals RD
CrossesBig Piney Rvr
LocationS 8 T 31 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 345
Coordinates37.4128, -91.9507
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Shoals RD over Big Piney Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Shoals RD over Big Piney Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Shoals RD over Big Piney Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sand Shoals RD over Big Piney Rvr?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Shoals RD over Big Piney Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.