US Bridges

Mo 7 S over Dry Auglaize Creek

Poor

Camden County, Missouri · S 35 T 38 N R 16 W · Structure no. 3662

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 7 S over Dry Auglaize Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 7 S over Dry Auglaize Creek in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,388 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,492 by 2044. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 7 S
CrossesDry Auglaize Creek
LocationS 35 T 38 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates37.98321, -92.65519
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,388 (2024)
Projected traffic5,492 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 7 S over Dry Auglaize Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 7 S over Dry Auglaize Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 7 S over Dry Auglaize Creek carry?

About 2,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 7 S over Dry Auglaize Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 7 S over Dry Auglaize Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.