US Bridges

Mo 37 S over Goodnight Br

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 29 T 25 N R 27 W · Structure no. 4720

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over Goodnight Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 37 S over Goodnight Br in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 101 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,522 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,914 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesGoodnight Br
LocationS 29 T 25 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates36.85211, -93.92061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,522 (2024)
Projected traffic21,914 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 37 S over Goodnight Br built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Mo 37 S over Goodnight Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 37 S over Goodnight Br carry?

About 12,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over Goodnight Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 37 S over Goodnight Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.