US Bridges

Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 13 T 21 N R 30 W · Structure no. 3520

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Kk S
CrossesBig Sugar CR
LocationS 13 T 21 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.54404, -94.12617
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic665 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk S over Big 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.