US Bridges

E 260 Ave over Br of Sugar CR

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 15 T 63 N R 27 W · Structure no. 31132

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 260 Ave over Br of Sugar CR is a concrete channel beam carrying E 260 Ave over Br of Sugar CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE 260 Ave
CrossesBr of Sugar CR
LocationS 15 T 63 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 449
CountyHarrison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.26082, -93.93043
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 E 260 Ave over Br of Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 260 Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E 260 Ave over Br of Sugar CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 260 Ave over Br of Sugar CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E 260 Ave over Br of Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.