US Bridges

Rt a E over Sugar CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 29 T 43 N R 33 W · Structure no. 2014

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Sugar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a E over Sugar CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a E
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 29 T 43 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.49164, -94.59959
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2024)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt a E over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Sugar CR carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Sugar CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.