US Bridges

Old Sugar Creek RD over Sugar CR

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 20 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 13789

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Sugar Creek RD over Sugar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Sugar Creek RD over Sugar CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 125 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Sugar Creek RD
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 20 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.45532, -90.48898
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Old Sugar Creek RD over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Old Sugar Creek RD 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 2025.

How much traffic does Old Sugar Creek RD over Sugar CR carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Sugar Creek RD over Sugar CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Sugar Creek RD over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.