US Bridges

Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR

Good

McDonald County, Missouri · S 36 T 21 N R 29 W · Structure no. 4349

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 665 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 26 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 36 T 21 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0KK
CountyMcDonald County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5043, -94.1084
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Kk 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 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 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Kk S over Big Sugar CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.