US Bridges

Mo 37 S over Town Br

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 30 T 23 N R 27 W · Structure no. 901

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over Town Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 37 S over Town Br in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 7,045 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,329 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 30 T 23 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates36.6812, -93.88549
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,045 (2024)
Projected traffic12,329 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Town Br built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 37 S over Town 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 Town Br carry?

About 7,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over Town Br?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Mo 37 S over Town Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.