US Bridges

Rt E S over Big Sugar CR

Good

McDonald County, Missouri · S 16 T 22 N R 30 W · Structure no. 35587

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,857
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Big Sugar CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt E S over Big Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesRt E S
CrossesBig Sugar CR
LocationS 16 T 22 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0E
Coordinates36.62159, -94.18011
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2024)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt E S over Big Sugar CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S 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 Rt E S over Big Sugar CR carry?

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Big Sugar CR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Big Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.