US Bridges

County RD 115 over Sugar CR

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Missouri · S 31 T 55 N R 2 W · Structure no. 12730

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 115 over Sugar CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 115 over Sugar CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 115
CrossesSugar CR
LocationS 31 T 55 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.497, -91.17169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic6 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 115 over Sugar CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 115 over Sugar CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 115 over Sugar CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 115 over Sugar CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 115 over Sugar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.