US Bridges

Mo 38 E over Dove CR

Poor

Wright County, Missouri · S 15 T 30 N R 13 W · Structure no. 1503

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 38 E over Dove CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 38 E over Dove CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMo 38 E
CrossesDove CR
LocationS 15 T 30 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates37.30384, -92.36142
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2024)
Projected traffic539 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 38 E over Dove CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 38 E over Dove 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 February 2025.

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

About 317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 38 E over Dove CR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 38 E over Dove CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.