US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Garman Creek

Fair

Camden County, Missouri · S 26 T 37 N R 15 W · Structure no. 3547

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,493
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Garman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 7 S over Garman Creek in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,434 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesGarman Creek
LocationS 26 T 37 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates37.91824, -92.53928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,493 (2024)
Projected traffic3,434 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 7 S over Garman Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Garman 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 Garman Creek carry?

About 1,493 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Garman Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Garman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.