US Bridges

Mo 37 S over Wenworth Hollow

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 3 T 26 N R 29 W · Structure no. 33428

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 37 S over Wenworth Hollow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 37 S over Wenworth Hollow in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,217 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,434 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 37 S
CrossesWenworth Hollow
LocationS 3 T 26 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates37.00102, -94.08069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,217 (2024)
Projected traffic4,434 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Wenworth Hollow built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 37 S over Wenworth Hollow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 37 S over Wenworth Hollow carry?

About 2,217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 37 S over Wenworth Hollow?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 37 S over Wenworth Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.