US Bridges

307 ST over Sugar CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 30 W · Structure no. 23851

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

307 ST over Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 307 ST over Sugar CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 115 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries307 ST
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 437
Coordinates38.55687, -94.23415
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 307 ST over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 307 ST over Sugar CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 307 ST over Sugar CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 307 ST over Sugar CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 307 ST over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.