US Bridges

Fairview RD over Trib of Sugar CR

FairPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 14 T 22 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20058

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview RD over Trib of Sugar CR is a concrete slab carrying Fairview RD over Trib of Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFairview RD
CrossesTrib of Sugar CR
LocationS 14 T 22 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.63499, -94.25991
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fairview RD over Trib of Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview RD over Trib of 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview RD over Trib of Sugar CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairview RD over Trib of Sugar CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview RD over Trib of Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.