US Bridges

Rt B E over Sugar Fk CR

PoorPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 3 T 23 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8882

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,236
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Sugar Fk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Sugar Fk CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,163 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesSugar Fk CR
LocationS 3 T 23 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates36.75102, -94.47867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,236 (2024)
Projected traffic2,163 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B E over Sugar Fk CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Sugar Fk CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Sugar Fk CR carry?

About 1,236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Sugar Fk CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Sugar Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.