US Bridges

Mo 97 S over N White Oak CR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 1 T 29 N R 28 W · Structure no. 36791

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over N White Oak CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 97 S over N White Oak CR 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 912 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,322 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesN White Oak CR
LocationS 1 T 29 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates37.26039, -93.94575
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2024)
Projected traffic1,322 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 97 S over N White Oak CR built?

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

What condition is Mo 97 S over N White Oak 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over N White Oak CR carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over N White Oak CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over N White Oak CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.