US Bridges

Temperance Vally R over Sugar Fk

Good

McDonald County, Missouri · S 4 T 23 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28125

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temperance Vally R over Sugar Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Temperance Vally R over Sugar Fk in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTemperance Vally R
CrossesSugar Fk
LocationS 4 T 23 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.75142, -94.50611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Temperance Vally R over Sugar Fk built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temperance Vally R over Sugar Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Temperance Vally R over Sugar Fk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Temperance Vally R over Sugar Fk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Temperance Vally R over Sugar Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.