US Bridges

Big Sugar CR RD over Big Sugar CR

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 23 T 22 N R 31 W · Structure no. 35240

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Sugar CR RD over Big Sugar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Sugar CR RD over Big Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Sugar CR RD
CrossesBig Sugar CR
LocationS 23 T 22 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.61789, -94.25618
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Sugar CR RD over Big Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Sugar CR RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Big Sugar CR RD over Big Sugar CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Big Sugar CR RD over Big Sugar CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Big Sugar CR RD over Big Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.