US Bridges

Mo 37 S over Larkins Br

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 21 T 26 N R 28 W · Structure no. 36749

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over Larkins Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 37 S over Larkins Br in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,281 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesLarkins Br
LocationS 21 T 26 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates36.94497, -93.99666
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,281 (2024)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Larkins Br built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 37 S over Larkins Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 37 S over Larkins Br carry?

About 3,281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over Larkins Br?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 37 S over Larkins Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.