US Bridges

County RD 203 over Sugar CR

Good

Maries County, Missouri · S 22 T 41 N R 11 W · Structure no. 28307

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 203 over Sugar CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 203 over Sugar CR in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 203
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 22 T 41 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyMaries County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.28603, -92.13706
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 203 over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 203 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 203 over Sugar CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 203 over Sugar CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 203 over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.