Cowan Ridge RD over Big Sugar CR
GoodMcDonald County, Missouri · S 21 T 22 N R 30 W · Structure no. 33998
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cowan Ridge RD over Big Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowan Ridge RD over Big Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cowan Ridge RD over Big Sugar CR built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cowan Ridge RD 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Cowan Ridge RD over Big Sugar CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cowan Ridge RD over Big Sugar CR?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cowan Ridge RD over Big Sugar CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.