US Bridges

Mo 137 S over Hobbs Br

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 20 T 30 N R 8 W · Structure no. 3287

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 137 S over Hobbs Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 137 S over Hobbs Br in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 137 S
CrossesHobbs Br
LocationS 20 T 30 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 137
Coordinates37.28226, -91.8481
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2024)
Projected traffic907 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 137 S over Hobbs Br built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 137 S over Hobbs Br 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 137 S over Hobbs Br carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 137 S over Hobbs Br?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Mo 137 S over Hobbs Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.