US Bridges

Old HWY 141 E over Sugar CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Missouri · S 3011 T 43 N R 5 E · Structure no. 32991

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 141 E over Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old HWY 141 E over Sugar CR in Jefferson County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 141 E
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 3011 T 43 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.47006, -90.42881
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 141 E over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 141 E 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 HWY 141 E over Sugar CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 141 E over Sugar CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 141 E over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.