US Bridges

Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #37

Fair

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 1 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4947

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #37 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #37 in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,789 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMo 114 E
CrossesDrain Dtch #37
LocationS 1 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates36.8395, -89.71316
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2024)
Projected traffic1,789 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$367,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #37 built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #37 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #37 carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #37?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 114 E over Drain Dtch #37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.