US Bridges

Rt U S over Sugar Creek

Fair

McDonald County, Missouri · S 29 T 23 N R 29 W · Structure no. 35715

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Sugar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rt U S over Sugar Creek in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U S
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationS 29 T 23 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.68378, -94.09431
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2024)
Projected traffic672 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 U S over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S over Sugar Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rt U S over Sugar Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.