US Bridges

Mo 90 E over Big Sugar CR

Good

McDonald County, Missouri · S 2 T 21 N R 30 W · Structure no. 31246

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 90 E over Big Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 90 E over Big Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 90 E
CrossesBig Sugar CR
LocationS 2 T 21 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.57342, -94.13897
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Mo 90 E over Big Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 90 E over Big Sugar CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 90 E over Big Sugar CR carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 90 E over Big Sugar CR?

The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 90 E over Big Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.