US Bridges

Mo 37 S over Deer CR

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 29 W · Structure no. 9498

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
396
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over Deer CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 37 S over Deer CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 396 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesDeer CR
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates37.27556, -94.12487
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2024)
Projected traffic614 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 37 S over Deer CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 37 S over Deer CR 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 July 2024.

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

About 396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over Deer CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 37 S over Deer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.