US Bridges

Norledge ST over Sugar CR

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 33 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 23565

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norledge ST over Sugar CR is a concrete culvert carrying Norledge ST over Sugar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNorledge ST
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 33 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.11337, -94.44701
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2024)
Projected traffic2,652 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norledge ST over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norledge ST over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Norledge ST over Sugar CR carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Norledge ST over Sugar CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Norledge ST over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.