US Bridges

Rt B E over Sugar CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 27 T 43 N R 30 W · Structure no. 3570

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt B E over Sugar CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 27 T 43 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48429, -94.23275
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2024)
Projected traffic738 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 B E over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B 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 B E over Sugar CR carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Sugar CR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.