Mo 38 E over Gasconade Rvr
FairWright County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 14 W · Structure no. 1049
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 406 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,436
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 38 E over Gasconade Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 38 E over Gasconade Rvr in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,441 by 2044. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 38 E over Gasconade Rvr built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 38 E over Gasconade Rvr 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 38 E over Gasconade Rvr carry?
About 1,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mo 38 E over Gasconade Rvr?
The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 38 E over Gasconade Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.