US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Greasy CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 3 T 32 N R 19 W · Structure no. 2626

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Greasy CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 38 E over Greasy CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,502 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,178 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesGreasy CR
LocationS 3 T 32 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates37.51783, -93.1104
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,502 (2024)
Projected traffic2,178 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 38 E over Greasy CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 38 E over Greasy CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 38 E over Greasy CR carry?

About 1,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 38 E over Greasy CR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Greasy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.