US Bridges

Carlisle Ave over Sugar CR

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 33 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 23567

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlisle Ave over Sugar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Carlisle Ave over Sugar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCarlisle Ave
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 33 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.11144, -94.44714
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic650 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlisle Ave over Sugar CR built?

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

What condition is Carlisle Ave 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Carlisle Ave over Sugar CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carlisle Ave over Sugar CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Carlisle Ave over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.