US Bridges

Rt K E over Lit Sugar CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 3 T 21 N R 32 W · Structure no. 1516

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K E over Lit Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt K E over Lit Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2044. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt K E
CrossesLit Sugar CR
LocationS 3 T 21 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates36.5841, -94.37338
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 K E over Lit Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K E over Lit 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 K E over Lit Sugar CR carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt K E over Lit Sugar CR?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K E over Lit Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.