US Bridges

Rt M S over Sugar CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 25 T 55 N R 37 W · Structure no. 34106

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt M S over Sugar CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 25 T 55 N R 37 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.55164, -95.00324
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2024)
Projected traffic122 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt M S over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Sugar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Sugar CR carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Sugar CR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.