US Bridges

Rains RD over Br of Lit Sugar CR

FairPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 17 T 21 N R 31 W · Structure no. 22437

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rains RD over Br of Lit Sugar CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rains RD over Br of Lit Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRains RD
CrossesBr of Lit Sugar CR
LocationS 17 T 21 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 356
Coordinates36.54195, -94.30286
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rains RD over Br of Lit Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rains RD over Br of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rains RD over Br of Lit Sugar CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rains RD over Br of Lit Sugar CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rains RD over Br of Lit Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.