US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Osage Fk Gasconade

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 22 T 30 N R 17 W · Structure no. 33403

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,417
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Osage Fk Gasconade is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 38 E over Osage Fk Gasconade in Webster 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 1,417 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesOsage Fk Gasconade
LocationS 22 T 30 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates37.3072, -92.80145
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2024)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 38 E over Osage Fk Gasconade built?

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

What condition is Mo 38 E over Osage Fk Gasconade 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 38 E over Osage Fk Gasconade carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 38 E over Osage Fk Gasconade?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Osage Fk Gasconade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.