US Bridges

Rt M S over Sugar CR

Fair

Lewis County, Missouri · S 22 T 63 N R 8 W · Structure no. 7655

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Sugar CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Sugar CR in Lewis County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 22 T 63 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates40.24623, -91.76134
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2024)
Projected traffic303 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt M S over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Sugar CR carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Sugar CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.