County RD 542 over Sugar CR
PoorPosted for loadOsage County, Missouri · S 9 T 41 N R 11 W · Structure no. 18209
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 542 over Sugar CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 542 over Sugar CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 542 over Sugar CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 542 over Sugar 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 542 over Sugar CR carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 542 over Sugar CR?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 542 over Sugar CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.