US Bridges

Mo 37 S over Center CR

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 1 T 27 N R 30 W · Structure no. 36086

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
595
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over Center CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 37 S over Center CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 595 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 922 by 2044. The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 1 T 27 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates37.08232, -94.16703
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length381 ft (116 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2024)
Projected traffic922 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 37 S over Center CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 37 S over Center CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 37 S over Center CR carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over Center CR?

The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 37 S over Center CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.