US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 28 T 30 N R 16 W · Structure no. 9249

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 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 continuous culvert 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,936 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesCantrell CR
LocationS 28 T 30 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 38
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.28626, -92.70159
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 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 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Cantrell CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.