US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Wet Glaize Creek

FairPosted for load

Camden County, Missouri · S 31 T 37 N R 14 W · Structure no. 1016

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Wet Glaize Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 S over Wet Glaize Creek in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,632 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesWet Glaize Creek
LocationS 31 T 37 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates37.90167, -92.50572
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,014 (2024)
Projected traffic4,632 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 7 S over Wet Glaize Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Wet Glaize Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 7 S over Wet Glaize Creek carry?

About 2,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Wet Glaize Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Wet Glaize Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.