US Bridges

Mo 137 S over Br Big CR

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 8 W · Structure no. 8780

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 137 S over Br Big CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 137 S over Br Big CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 137 S
CrossesBr Big CR
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 137
Coordinates37.25051, -91.8528
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Br Big CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 137 S over Br Big 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 137 S over Br Big CR carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mo 137 S over Br Big CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 137 S over Br Big CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.