US Bridges

Burton ST over Sugar CR

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 33 T 50 N R 32 W · Structure no. 30782

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burton ST over Sugar CR is a concrete culvert carrying Burton ST over Sugar CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesBurton ST
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 33 T 50 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.11248, -94.44692
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Burton ST over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burton ST over Sugar CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Burton ST over Sugar CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burton ST over Sugar CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Burton ST over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.