Rains RD over Trib of Lit Sugar
PoorPosted for loadMcDonald County, Missouri · S 12 T 21 N R 32 W · Structure no. 22352
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rains RD over Trib of Lit Sugar is a concrete slab carrying Rains RD over Trib of Lit Sugar in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rains RD over Trib of Lit Sugar built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rains RD over Trib of Lit Sugar in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Rains RD over Trib of Lit Sugar carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rains RD over Trib of Lit Sugar?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Rains RD over Trib of Lit Sugar?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.