US Bridges

Mo 37 S over Dry Fk CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 7 T 29 N R 29 W · Structure no. 9499

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over Dry Fk CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 37 S over Dry Fk 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 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesDry Fk CR
LocationS 7 T 29 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates37.23965, -94.12618
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2044
Trucks19%
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 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 37 S over Dry Fk CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 37 S over Dry Fk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 37 S over Dry Fk CR carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 37 S over Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.