Mo 38 E over Whetstone CR
PoorWright County, Missouri · S 20 T 30 N R 13 W · Structure no. 2033
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 317
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 38 E over Whetstone CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 38 E over Whetstone CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Whetstone CR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 38 E over Whetstone 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 Whetstone CR carry?
About 317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Mo 38 E over Whetstone CR?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 38 E over Whetstone CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.