US Bridges

SW Old HWY RD over Br of Sugar Lk

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 27 T 55 N R 37 W · Structure no. 20181

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Old HWY RD over Br of Sugar Lk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Old HWY RD over Br of Sugar Lk in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW Old HWY RD
CrossesBr of Sugar Lk
LocationS 27 T 55 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates39.54272, -95.04196
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SW Old HWY RD over Br of Sugar Lk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Old HWY RD over Br of Sugar Lk 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 2023.

How much traffic does SW Old HWY RD over Br of Sugar Lk carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Old HWY RD over Br of Sugar Lk?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SW Old HWY RD over Br of Sugar Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.