US Bridges

New Sugar Creek RD over Saline CR

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 6 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 29660

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,032
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Sugar Creek RD over Saline CR is a concrete culvert carrying New Sugar Creek RD over Saline CR in Jefferson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,032 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,454 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNew Sugar Creek RD
CrossesSaline CR
LocationS 6 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.49444, -90.49207
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,032 (2023)
Projected traffic20,454 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 New Sugar Creek RD over Saline CR built?

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

What condition is New Sugar Creek RD over Saline 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 2025.

How much traffic does New Sugar Creek RD over Saline CR carry?

About 12,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Sugar Creek RD over Saline CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns New Sugar Creek RD over Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.