US Bridges

299 ST over Br of Sugar CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 27 T 44 N R 30 W · Structure no. 23892

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

299 ST over Br of Sugar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 299 ST over Br of Sugar CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries299 ST
CrossesBr of Sugar CR
LocationS 27 T 44 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 441
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57118, -94.22635
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 299 ST over Br of Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 299 ST over Br of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 299 ST over Br of Sugar CR carry?

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

How long is 299 ST over Br of Sugar CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 299 ST over Br of Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.