US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR

Poor

Webster County, Missouri · S 28 T 30 N R 16 W · Structure no. 9005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesCantrell CR
LocationS 28 T 30 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates37.28752, -92.70346
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2024)
Projected traffic1,936 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.