US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Cantrell Br

Poor

Webster County, Missouri · S 30 T 30 N R 16 W · Structure no. 9248

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

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Cantrell Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 38 E over Cantrell Br 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 4 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 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesCantrell Br
LocationS 30 T 30 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.28775, -92.73592
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 38 E over Cantrell Br built?

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

What condition is Mo 38 E over Cantrell Br 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 Br carry?

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

How long is Mo 38 E over Cantrell Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Cantrell Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.