US Bridges

E 370 Pl over Br of Sugar CR

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, Missouri · S 17 T 62 N R 26 W · Structure no. 24907

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 370 Pl over Br of Sugar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 370 Pl over Br of Sugar CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesE 370 Pl
CrossesBr of Sugar CR
LocationS 17 T 62 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 575
Coordinates40.17693, -93.84457
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 370 Pl over Br of Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is E 370 Pl over Br of Sugar CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does E 370 Pl over Br of Sugar CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 370 Pl over Br of Sugar CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns E 370 Pl over Br of Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.