US Bridges

Mo 37 S over Kelly CR

Good

Barry County, Missouri · S 31 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 5110

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,645
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over Kelly CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 37 S over Kelly CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 96 years old, older 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 6,645 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,958 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesKelly CR
LocationS 31 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates36.9151, -93.92954
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,645 (2024)
Projected traffic12,958 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 37 S over Kelly CR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Mo 37 S over Kelly 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 37 S over Kelly CR carry?

About 6,645 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over Kelly CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 37 S over Kelly CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.