US Bridges

Sycamore ST over Mna RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Jasper County, Missouri · S 4 T 28 N R 31 W · Structure no. 14655

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2015
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Sycamore ST over Mna RR is a steel truss - deck carrying Sycamore ST over Mna RR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore ST
CrossesMna RR
LocationS 4 T 28 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.17376, -94.31851
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2015
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore ST over Mna RR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore ST over Mna RR 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 2015.

How much traffic does Sycamore ST over Mna RR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore ST over Mna RR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore ST over Mna RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.